Good news: no contribution for personal care from 1 October 2026

From 1 October 2026, the Australian Government fully funds personal care under the Support at Home program. That means you no longer pay a contribution for personal care.

What this covers

Help with:

• showering and bathing

• dressing

• eating

• personal hygiene

• non-clinical continence care

• taking your medication

  
  

Who it applies to

It applies if personal care is approved in your support plan and you have Support at Home funds available. The cost is still paid from your Support at Home budget, but you won't be asked to contribute towards it.

What hasn't changed

Personal care delivered before 1 October 2026 still attracts the usual contribution. Everything else stays the same: the same carers, the same services and the same approval process. Contributions for other services, like everyday living and independence supports, are unchanged.

Questions?

Your Care Partner can talk you through what this means for your services. You can also call our friendly team on (02) 8764 3669.

For the full details, read the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing's update on personal care contributions.