Support at Home Classification 3

From 1 July 2026, Support at Home Classification 3 provides about $5,650 a quarter, or about $22,550 a year, in Australian Government funding. The exact amounts are $5,634.20 a quarter and $22,536.81 a year. The Government reviews these amounts each July, so they change from year to year. You can check the latest rates on the Department of Health and Aged Care Support at Home page.

If you had a Level 3 Home Care Package before 1 November 2025, your funding moved to a separate classification called Transitioned Home Care Package Level 3. The table shows the funding for each from 1 July 2026.

Transitioned HCP Level 3 funding is for people who already had a Level 3 Home Care Package. You do not need to reapply. You keep your funding and your provider.

Your funding depends on your aged care assessment, which is organised through My Aged Care. Once you are approved, My Aged Care confirms your classification and your funding. What you pay depends on your chosen provider and the contributions that apply to you.

Level 3 funding, whether it is a Transitioned Home Care Package Level 3 or Support at Home Classification 3, helps older people live safely and independently at home. It provides a mix of personal care, health support and social connection. Depending on your needs, it may include:

• Social support for older people: Opportunities to join groups, outings and activities that keep you connected
• Transport services for older people: Help getting to appointments, shopping and community events
• Domestic assistance: Support with cleaning, laundry and general household tasks
• Personal care: Assistance with bathing, dressing and grooming
• Nursing: Health monitoring, medication support and clinical care at home
• Meal delivery and shopping support: Grocery support, meal preparation and meal delivery
• Allied health: Physiotherapy, podiatry, occupational therapy and other therapies

You can use your funding for approved supports linked to your care plan, such as home care, meals and transport. Excluded costs include household bills, holidays, entertainment and beauty services. If you are unsure whether something is covered, ask your Care Partner.

Support at Home is for older people who need help to keep living at home. You may be eligible for Classification 3 if you:

1. Meet the age requirements. My Aged Care can confirm whether you are eligible.
2. Have been assessed as needing a moderate level of support. You may have heard this called an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) assessment.
3. Prefer to remain at home rather than move into residential care.

Applying may seem overwhelming at first, but the steps are straightforward, and you do not have to manage it alone. Here is what to expect:

1. Contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 to arrange an aged care assessment.
2. Receive your approval, which tells you your classification and your funding.
3. Choose Holdsworth as your provider and work with us to design a tailored care plan.

Visit My Aged Care for more details, or reach out to our team on 1300 882 962 and we will guide you through the process.

Along with Government funding, some fees may apply. You may be asked to contribute to the cost of some services. How much you contribute depends on the type of service and your circumstances, including whether you receive an age pension. Your provider also charges fees for care management, which covers ongoing planning and coordination. You may have out-of-pocket costs if your funding does not cover all the services you choose.

Your Holdsworth Carer Partner will explain how your funding is allocated and help you make the most of your budget.

There were four levels of Home Care Packages (Levels 1 to 4). Support at Home has eight classifications, and each one matches a different level of assessed need. Classification 1 provides the lowest funding and Classification 8 the highest.

Read more about Support at Home Classification 1 and the Level 1 Home Care Package, Classification 2 and the Level 2 Home Care Package, or Classification 4 and the Level 4 Home Care Package. You can also visit our Support at Home page.

Support at Home started on 1 November 2025 and replaced Home Care Packages and other aged care programs. The aim is to make services simpler and more flexible.
If you already had a Home Care Package, your care continued and your services moved to Support at Home as a Transitioned Home Care Package at your level. If you are new to aged care, Support at Home is now the way to receive help at home. Our team is happy to explain the changes, answer your questions and make sure your care continues without interruption.