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‘Once in a generation’ aged care reforms

The Government has legislated changes to the cost of residential aged care, for Australians entering care from 1 July 2025.

A female aged 65 today has a 59% probability of entering aged care at some point in their lifetime. For a 65-year-old male, the probability is 43%. At some point in our lifetime we are more likely than not to need care. Yet, few of us are proactively planning for it.

Confusion, concern, and complexity seem to be the common thread when we ask older Australians about aged care, making professional, financial advice absolutely critical.

We wanted to keep you up to date on some of the important changes the Government is making. It is expected that, from the 1st of July 2025, the Support at Home program will replace the existing Home Care Package (HCP) Program.

As the government releases more information, we will keep you informed and guide you every step of the way. Your Home Care Package Program will continue operating as usual until you transition to the Support at Home program.

All Home Care Package (HCP) recipients will be transitioned to this new program. The Support at Home program has been developed to provide you with improved access to services, products, equipment and home modifications so that you can remain healthy, active, and connected to your community for longer.

If you or a loved one need support to live independently at home, the Support at Home Program could be the right option for you. Expected to start in July 2025, this new government initiative will replace the current Home Care Package (HCP) program, offering more tailored support and a clearer pathway to accessing essential services.