15 August, 2026 | General, Resources, Support at Home Program
What if the key to staying in your family home for another decade isn’t more care visits, but a smarter layout? We know that the transition to the Support at Home program has caused significant confusion, and waiting for an assessment for home modifications can...
11 August, 2026 | Aged Care, Commonwealth Home Support Programme, General, Resources, Support at Home Program
Could the essential help you rely on at home simply vanish because of a government name change? For many Australian seniors, the shift from a system they know to a completely new framework feels like a source of unnecessary stress. It’s completely normal to feel a...
11 August, 2026 | Aged Care, General, Resources, Support at Home Program
Navigating government-funded aged care in Australia can feel like learning a new language. With the Support at Home program, many older Australians and family carers wonder what funds can and cannot cover. A frequent question is: “Can I use my Support at Home...
9 August, 2026 | Aged Care, Aged Care Assessment, Resources, Support at Home Program
Did you know that the median Support at Home wait time currently sits at 347 days? Receiving your assessment outcome should feel like a significant milestone, but the subsequent silence while waiting for funding often brings more anxiety than relief. It’s...
5 August, 2026 | Aged Care, Resources, Support at Home Program
Most seniors assume a meal subsidy covers the entire cost of their dinner, but the Support at Home Program actually treats your plate like two separate transactions. This split-payment model means the government covers the preparation and delivery, while you...
2 August, 2026 | Aged Care, Aged Care Assessment, Commonwealth Home Support Programme, Home Care and Respite Services, Home Care Services, Resources, Support at Home Program
Choosing a home care provider is one of the most consequential decisions your family will make, yet most Australians approach it the same way they’d choose a tradesperson: a quick search, a few phone calls, and a gut feeling. That’s a problem when your...
22 July, 2026 | Aged Care, Home Care and Respite Services, Home Care Services, In Home Care for Elderly, Palliative Care, Resources, Respite Care, Sponsored, Support at Home Program
Empowering Australians to Live Life Their Way Navigating the aged care and disability support landscapes can be complex, yet the desire to remain independent at home remains universal. HomeCaring stands as one of Australia’s most trusted in-home care and NDIS...
18 July, 2026 | Aged Care, Resources, Respite Care, Support at Home Program
Last Tuesday, Sarah sat at her kitchen table, staring at a stack of My Aged Care brochures while her elderly father slept in the next room. She was exhausted, burnt out, and desperately needed a break, but the system felt like a brick wall. If you’re in a...
11 July, 2026 | Resources, Support at Home Program, Technology
What if the most effective way to help your parents stay safe and independent wasn’t a complicated gadget, but a discreet system that works quietly in the background? It’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed by the rapid pace of digital change. You might...
30 June, 2026 | General, News & Current Events, Resources, Safety, Support at Home Program
What if you could force your home care provider to pay back every cent they overcharged you? For too long, seniors and their families have felt at the mercy of complex fee structures and hidden costs. With the transition to the Support at Home program that began on 1...
20 June, 2026 | Aged Care, Aged Care Assessment, General, Resources, Support at Home Program
What if the most expensive part of your home care suddenly cost you nothing? From 1 October 2026, personal care services like showering and dressing will be fully funded by the government, marking one of several urgently needed changes to Support at Home. We know that...
18 June, 2026 | Aged Care, Allied Health, Commonwealth Home Support Programme, Home Care Services, In Home Care for Elderly, Resources, Sponsored, Support at Home Program
Families searching for reliable, high-quality home care assistance across Australia turn to Right at Home, a premier approved provider dedicated to helping individuals maintain their independence, dignity, and lifestyle in the comfort of their own residences....
8 June, 2026 | Aged Care, Commonwealth Home Support Programme, Resources, Support at Home Program
Did you know that your CHSP Commonwealth Home Support Program referral code might cover much more than just a pre-packaged tray of food delivered to your door? While many people immediately think of traditional delivery services, it’s common to feel unsure about...
7 June, 2026 | Aged Care, Ageing Health and Wellbeing, Commonwealth Home Support Programme, Resources, Support at Home Program
What if the secret to staying in your own home longer isn’t just about installing safety rails, but what’s actually sitting in your fridge? For many Australians, the daily task of planning, shopping for, and cooking nutritious meals becomes a significant...
5 June, 2026 | Resources, Support at Home Program
What if the most important conversation you have during your aged care assessment isn’t about your mobility, but about what’s inside your fridge? Since the Support at Home Program launched on 1 November 2025, many seniors have felt overwhelmed by the...
4 June, 2026 | Financial, Resources, Support at Home Program
Many Self-Funded Retirees automatically assume that government-funded home care will be the most affordable option. After all, if the Australian Government is contributing towards the cost of your care, surely, you’ll be paying less out-of-pocket? The answer is...
25 May, 2026 | Aged Care, Home Care Services, In Home Care for Elderly, Resources, Support at Home Program
With nearly 97,000 people currently on the national priority waitlist, securing in home aged care services can feel like a race against time. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed by the new Support at Home rules or worried that inviting help into your home might...
17 May, 2026 | Aged Care Marketing, Resources, Support at Home Program
What if the secret to staying in your own home longer isn’t just about getting more help, but about how you choose to spend your government funding? It is completely normal to feel overwhelmed by the shift from the old system to the Support at Home Program...
16 May, 2026 | General, Home Care and Respite Services, Resources, Support at Home Program
You visit Mum for Sunday lunch and notice the mail piling up on the kitchen bench, or perhaps Dad seems more forgetful about his daily medications than he was last month. These moments often trigger a difficult question: are these just normal parts of ageing, or are...
24 April, 2026 | Home Care and Respite Services, In Home Care for Elderly, Resources, Support at Home Program
For over four decades, the heart of the South East Metropolitan Perth region has been home to a dedicated force for good: Astley Care. As a community-grown, not-for-profit organisation, Astley Care has become synonymous with trust and reliability for seniors and...
