Rates current. Using government rates effective from 1 November 2025. Next scheduled update: 1 July 2026.
Support at Home Calculator
Select your funding classification and pension status to see your estimated budget, contributions, and what services it covers.
Based on the Support at Home program (effective 1 November 2025).
1. Select your funding classification
Your classification is determined by an assessment from My Aged Care. If you haven't been assessed yet, select the level that best matches your care needs. Click any card to see what services are typically included.
Low-level support
Low to moderate support
Moderate support
Moderate to high support
High support
High to complex support
Complex support
2. Your pension status
Your contribution rates depend on your pension status. This determines what percentage you pay for independence and everyday living services.
Receiving the full Age Pension or DVA pension
Receiving a part Age Pension or DVA pension
No pension and no Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
Hold a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (no pension)
Compare All Classifications
| Classification | Annual budget | After care mgmt | Weekly (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classification 1Basic support needs | $10,731 | $9,658 | $186 |
| Classification 2Low-level support | $16,034 | $14,431 | $278 |
| Classification 3Low to moderate support | $21,966 | $19,769 | $380 |
| Classification 4Moderate support | $29,696 | $26,726 | $514 |
| Classification 5Moderate to high support | $39,697 | $35,727 | $687 |
| Classification 6High support | $48,114 | $43,303 | $833 |
| Classification 7High to complex support | $58,148 | $52,333 | $1,006 |
| Classification 8Complex support | $78,106 | $70,295 | $1,352 |
Budgets shown before client contributions. Select your classification and pension status above to see your estimated contribution and net available budget.