Support At Home Program
As you get older, everyday tasks can become more difficult. Even though you may need extra support, you still want to live safely and independently at home. Asking for help doesn't mean losing your independence - it means finding the right support to continue living life your way.
At LifeTec, we help older Australians access assistive technology (AT) and home modifications that enhance safety, mobility, and quality of life. Our expert Occupational Therapists and health professionals work with individuals, families, and aged care providers to recommend practical solutions that support independent living.
What is Support At Home
The Australian Government is implementing Support at Home in response to recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety (Royal Commission). The new program also directly addresses Principle 1 of the Aged Care Taskforce: the aged care system should support older people to live at home for as long as they wish and can do so safely. Around 1.4 million older people will benefit from the new Support at Home program, which prioritises supported and independent ageing.
Support at Home will:
- better support older people to remain independent at home through an increase in places, with an additional 300,000 people supported by 2034-35
- bring together current in-home aged care programs over time
- have new assessment and classification arrangements to ensure the program is more equitable
- increase focus on early interventions to help people to stay active and independent
- ensure higher levels of care for those with complex needs who require more help to remain at home
With funding set to grow with the needs of an ageing population, Support at Home will provide timely access to the services people need to remain living at home.
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