The Albanese Government is helping the growing number of older Australians choosing to retain their independence at home, with cap-free gardening and cleaning services under Support at Home.
Around 1.4 million Australians will benefit from the government's $4.3 billion investment in the Support at Home program by 2035, representing the greatest improvement to aged care in 30 years.
From 1 July 2025, the Support at Home program will provide improved access to services, products, equipment and home modifications to help older people remain healthy, active and socially connected to their community.
Through Support at Home, older people will be able to access ongoing services including:
- Clinical care - such as nursing care, occupational therapy and continence care.
- Independence - such as help with showering, getting dressed, taking medications, transport or respite care.
- Everyday living - such as cleaning, gardening, shopping or meal preparation.
These changes are just one way the government is improving aged care to meet the expectations of older people.
Consumer Confidence Protections will showcase how the aged care reforms build transparency and accountability into the aged care system, giving older people confidence they can access high-quality person-centred care where and when they need it.
The Consumer Confidence Protections will be available on the My Aged Care website.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Aged Care, Anika Wells:
"We heard clear feedback during the Community Affairs Inquiry that older Australians want greater flexibility in the aged care they receive.
"We are listening to the voices of older Australians to make sure we build an aged care system they can trust.
"Cap-free cleaning and gardening services will enable older Australians to live safely and comfortably in their own homes.
"Our Consumer Confidence Protections reflect these expectations and highlight how we are putting the rights and needs of older people front and centre as part of the aged care reforms."
