Making Sense of Support at Home Funding: What Each Type Covers

Your Support at Home funding is designed to make living independently at home easier and more comfortable — no matter your needs or stage of life. There are several types of funding available, each created to support different goals, from day-to-day services to assistive technology and short-term or end-of-life care.

 

At Aunty Grace, we’re here to help you understand how these funding types work and how to access them when you need them most.

 

 

1. Ongoing Services Funding

 

Your ongoing services funding is the main part of your Support at Home budget. It covers your everyday services — things like domestic assistance, personal care, meal preparation, and garden maintenance — to help you continue living independently and safely at home.

 

This funding is distributed quarterly, and it’s important to use it regularly for your ongoing services. Funds that aren’t used within a quarter may expire if they exceed the rollover threshold, which is the greater of $1,000 or 10% of your quarterly budget. This means planning your services and budget carefully ensures you make the most of your funding.

 

If you find that your current services budget doesn’t cover everything you need — such as assistive technology, home modifications, or specialised care — the government provides additional funding pathways under Support at Home to help with these specific needs.

 

 

2. Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM)

 

The Assistive Technology and Home Modifications funding helps you live safely, comfortably, and confidently in your home environment. This funding can support you with a wide range of items and changes to your home that make everyday living easier and safer.

For example:

• Assistive Technology may include mobility aids such as walking frames, shower chairs, or personal alarms.
• Home Modifications could involve installing grab rails, ramps, or changes to your bathroom or kitchen to make your home more accessible.

 

Each funding approval is for a set amount and usually expires after 12 months, so it’s important to use it within that time frame. In some circumstances, such as complex modifications or prescribed equipment, the amount or timeframe may differ.

 

Your Aunty Grace Care Partner can help you understand your eligibility, organise assessments, and apply for this funding — ensuring you get the right supports in place to make your home a safe and comfortable space.

 

You can learn more about AT-HM on our Support at Home page.

 

 

3. Short-Term Restorative Care

 

The Restorative Care Pathway is short-term, goal-focused care designed to help you recover, regain confidence, and maintain your independence for longer.

 

This program typically runs for 6 to 12 weeks and provides intensive, coordinated support from allied health and nursing professionals. It’s especially helpful if you’re transitioning home after a hospital stay, managing a temporary illness or injury, or need focused support to improve your wellbeing.

 

Restorative care focuses on helping you achieve personal goals — whether that’s improving mobility, increasing strength, or regaining independence in daily tasks — with the aim of delaying or reducing the need for higher levels of care.

 

When the time comes, Aunty Grace can help you apply for this program and coordinate your care, making the process smooth and stress-free.

 

 

4. End-of-Life Care

 

The End-of-Life Pathway provides additional funding and support for older people who have been diagnosed with three months or less to live and wish to remain at home.

 

This funding, typically available for up to 12 weeks, helps cover personal care, nursing, and other in-home services to ensure comfort, dignity, and peace during this time.

 

When you or your loved one reaches this stage, Aunty Grace will be here to guide you gently through the process — helping you access the necessary funding and coordinate compassionate care that respects your wishes, values, and needs.

 

 

Conclusion

 

Each Support at Home funding type is designed to provide the right level of care, at the right time, to help you live safely and independently at home.

 

If you’d like to learn more about your funding options or explore whether you’re eligible for additional supports, speak with your Aunty Grace Care Partner. They’ll help you understand what funding you may already have access to, assist with any required assessments, and make sure your budgets are being used in the best way to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and independence.

 

Together, we’ll make sure your care plan — and your funding — are working for you.