Level 1: Minimal support for independent living
Support at Home Classification 1 provides $11,031.56 per year, paid as $2,757.89 per quarter. This classification is for older Australians who need minimal support for independent living. What you pay towards services depends on the type of care and on your income and assets: clinical supports are fully funded, while independence and everyday living services attract a contribution. A further 10% of the budget goes to care management — coordinating your care, not an extra cost to you.
Budget breakdown
| Item | Annual | Quarterly |
|---|---|---|
| Total government subsidy | $11,031.56 | $2,757.89 |
| Less: care management (10%) | − $1,103.16 | − $275.79 |
| Available for direct services | $9,928.40 | $2,482.10 |
Total government subsidy
Less: care management (10%)
Available for direct services
The 10% care management deduction is fixed by the Support at Home program — it does not vary by provider. Co-payments for independence and everyday living services are additional.
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This is your ongoing services budget — one of four Support at Home funding streams. Two others don't touch it at all: the Restorative Care Pathway is funded over and above this budget, and the End-of-Life Pathway is accessed instead of it for that period. The AT-HM scheme (equipment and home modifications) is a third, separate budget.
What services does Level 1 typically cover?
Clinical supports
- Basic nursing care
- Allied health assessments
- Personal care
Independence
- Social support
Everyday living
- Domestic assistance
Actual services depend on your individual care plan and provider offerings. Clinical supports services attract nil participant contribution; independence and everyday living services require co-payments.
How is Level 1 different from Level 2?
Level 1: Minimal support for independent living — current page
$11,031.56/year ($2,757.89/quarter)
Level 2: Light personal care & social support
$16,483.55/year — $5,451.99 more than Level 1
Your classification is determined by an ACAT assessment. Contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 to arrange an assessment.
Find a Level 1 provider
Browse ACQSC-registered providers in your state who offer Support at Home services.
Data source: Budget amounts sourced from the DoHDA Schedule of Subsidies and Supplements, effective October 2026. Indexed annually on 1 July. Provider data from the ACQSC Provider Register.