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Medication Management Under the Support at Home Program
Medication management is a crucial aspect of healthcare, particularly for older Australians who may be living with chronic conditions or complex health needs. The Support at Home Program, introduced by the Australian government, aims to provide a tailored approach to...
Funding for support at home has been allocated to you, but why is it restricted to merely 60%?
Upon opening your My Aged Care SAH Funding Assignment Notice, you may feel a sense of relief to find that you have been allocated Support at Home funding, but you might also be confused about when you will receive the full amount. At present, many individuals are...
More than 121,000 older Australians are waiting for assessment
A Senate Inquiry led by the Greens is examining the consequences of postponing the initiation of the new Support at Home program, alongside the government's inability to distribute an additional 20,000 packages in the meantime. This inquiry has revealed that the...
StewartBrown publishes the SaH pricing survey
The survey is designed to provide insights into market pricing expectations in light of the postponed implementation of the Support at Home model. In preparation for the 1st of November, the aged care financial benchmarking service StewartBrown has released the...
Centrelink’s ‘Special Rule’ Notification: Downsizing Might Lead to Pension Loss for Older Australians
Older Australians appreciate the concept of a simpler lifestyle in a more compact residence – less maintenance, no large garden, and potentially some additional savings. However, there is a new caution for seniors contemplating downsizing: a "special" Centrelink...
Home Medicines Review
What is a Home Medicines Review? A Home Medicines Review (HMR) refers to the process in which a qualified pharmacist evaluates the medications you are using at home. Managing multiple medications can be complex. A Home Medicines Review ensures that your medications...
Support at Home – Tier 1-8 – What Services Are Offered at Each Tier?
Effective November 1, 2025, the Australian Government will implement the Support at Home Program, which will supersede the current Home Care Packages (HCP) and Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC) programs. Support at home - Tiers of care This new framework...
What Support at Home Will Fund
Support at Home is designed to enable a greater number of Australian seniors to stay in their homes longer, rather than moving into residential aged care facilities. This article specifies the home care services that Support at Home will cover. What Support at Home...