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Support at Home cost calculator

Use our simple calculator to estimate your home care costs under the new Support at Home program. Designed for Australians approved for funding after 12 September 2024.

Calculate contributions
Home Care Brisbane - Staff and couple discussing services and costs

How it works


Calculate your
contributions


View your out-of-pocket costs


Get a copy of
your estimate

Need home care urgently?

You can start paying privately right away – there’s no need to wait for your funding.
Call 1800 448 448, or enquire online.




Calculate contributions

The Support at Home Calculator is for funding approved after 12 September 2024. It estimates your contribution based on your income and circumstances so you can plan with confidence. For approvals on or before this date, please contact us for a quote on 1800 448 448, or contact us online.

  • Complete Step 1 and Step 2 to see your estimated home care service contributions.
  • Our price table updates with your out-of-pocket costs only after Step 2 is finished.

Step 1

What is your age pension status?
Do you have a partner?
Do you own your home?


Step 2

Select your Support at Home classification

If unsure, please select 1 – the lowest classification level.


Your estimated contributions

Clinical
supports
0.0%
Clinical support services are fully subsidised.
Independence
supports
-
As set by the government.
Everyday
living
-
As set by the government.

Income estimate for aged care$0.00
-$0.00
Care management fee

(Under the new Government rules, 10% of your budget quarter is allocated to care management)		10% of budget

This is only an estimate. The fees payable will depend on your personal situation. Please contact us online for a quote or call 1800 448 448.

View your service cost contributions



View our service cost
(cost per hour)

Please note: this is an estimate. Fees and contributions depend on your income and financial situation. The Support at Home Calculator uses these details to estimate your share of in-home care costs. 

If you’d like to know more about our services, get touch with our friendly home care team. We’re happy to help!


Costs after Government contributions

To see your costs after the government contribution:

  • Complete the Steps 1 and 2 above
  • Once Step 2 is completed, the table below will show your out-of-pocket costs.

*Transport - We’ll ensure transport costs are discussed and agreed with you prior to booking. For respite customers who share transport via our bus service within 10km of our centres, the cost of transport is included in the hourly rate, along with meals.

**Respite - overnight - Overnight “Cottage” respite is no longer funded under the Support at Home program. Overnight respite can be accessed via the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) or under a private arrangement. Please contact us directly to discuss this further.

Get a copy of your estimate

Please use the form below to obtain a copy of your estimate.


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