Understanding Support at Home Quarterly Budgets
Under the Support at Home program, funding is now delivered through Support at Home Quarterly Budgets. This quarterly model gives you a set amount every three months, making it easier to plan your services, track your spending and manage your aged care supports with confidence.
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Since the Support at Home program commenced on 1 November 2025, your funding is now delivered as a Quarterly Budget, rather than through the daily subsidy model used in the Home Care Packages (HCP) system.
This change affects how your funding is allocated, managed and spent throughout the year.
If you’re a Grandfathered, Transitioned HCP or Transitioned STRC recipient, these updates directly affect how your budget operates under Support at Home.
What these terms mean
- Grandfathered recipient: You were approved for a Home Care Package on or before 12 September 2024. When Support at Home starts on 1 November 2025 you move across with protections that make sure you are not worse off in your care costs.
- Transitioned HCP recipient: You had a Home Care Package that was approved after 12 September 2024 and before 1 November 2025. You move to Support at Home on 1 November 2025 under the standard rules for funding and contributions.
- Transitioned STRC recipient: You were receiving Short Term Restorative Care before 1 November 2025 and your care now continues under Support at Home. If you were approved for STRC but had not started by that date, you will begin your care under the new Restorative Care Pathway in Support at Home.
Support at Home Quarterly Budgets
Under the new model, your funding will be allocated as a Quarterly Budget based on your classification level. Here’s how it works:
- Your annual funding is divided into four equal quarters.
- 10% of each quarter’s funding goes toward care management.
- The remaining funds are available for the services in your Support Plan.
- You can only use the funds available in your current quarter.
- Any unspent funds can carry over to the next quarter, up to $1,000 or 10% of your quarterly budget (whichever is higher).
This gives you clearer visibility over your funding and makes it easier to plan your care throughout the year.
Important things to keep in mind about the Support at Home Quarterly Budgets
Unlike the daily subsidy system, your Quarterly Budget is fixed for each quarter. This makes your funding more predictable and helps you and your Care Partner plan supports more effectively.
- Overspending isn’t allowed. You can’t access funds from future quarters.
- Underusing funds may result in rollover, but limits apply.
- Service scheduling may need more frequent review to match your available funds.
Regular check-ins and thoughtful planning will help you get the most from your Support at Home budget and ensure you can access the services you need, when you need them.
How Leora Healthcare can support you
Your Leora Care Partner will work with you to:
- Confirm your classification level and quarterly funding.
- Update your Support Plan to reflect your current care needs.
- Track your budget use each quarter.
- Adjust services as needed to stay within your funding limits.
At Leora Healthcare, we’re here to make the Support at Home program easier to understand and manage. We’ll support you every step of the way, helping you make informed decisions and get the best value from your Quarterly Budget.
📞 Contact Leora Healthcare today to learn how we can help you plan your care and make the most of your Support at Home funding.