Level 2: Light personal care & social support
Support at Home Classification 2 provides $16,483.55 per year, paid as $4,120.89 per quarter. This classification is for older Australians who need light personal care & social support. 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 | $16,483.55 | $4,120.89 |
| Less: care management (10%) | − $1,648.36 | − $412.09 |
| Available for direct services | $14,835.20 | $3,708.80 |
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 2 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 2 different from Level 1 and Level 3?
Level 1: Minimal support for independent living
$11,031.56/year — $5,451.99 less than Level 2
Level 2: Light personal care & social support — current page
$16,483.55/year ($4,120.89/quarter)
Level 3: Moderate assistance with daily living
$22,580.93/year — $6,097.38 more than Level 2
Your classification is determined by an ACAT assessment. Contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 to arrange an assessment.
Find a Level 2 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.