Level 3: Moderate assistance with daily living
Support at Home Classification 3 provides $22,536.81 per year, paid as $5,634.2 per quarter. This classification is for older Australians who need moderate assistance with daily living. The government funds 90% of services; participants contribute 10% for care management plus co-payments for independence and everyday living services.
Budget breakdown
| Item | Annual | Quarterly |
|---|---|---|
| Total government subsidy | $22,536.81 | $5,634.2 |
| Less: care management (max 10%) | − $2,254 | − $564 |
| Available for direct services | $20,282.81 | $5,070.2 |
The 10% care management deduction is a maximum — some providers charge less. Co-payments for independence and everyday living services are additional.
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 3 typically cover?
Clinical supports
- Nursing care
- Allied health therapy
- Nutrition support
- Restorative care
Independence
- Personal care
- Social support
- Transport
- Therapeutic services
Everyday living
- Domestic assistance
- Meals
- Home maintenance and repairs
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 3 different from Level 2 and Level 4?
Level 2: Light personal care & social support
$16,451.35/year — $6,085.46 less than Level 3
Level 3: Moderate assistance with daily living — current page
$22,536.81/year ($5,634.2/quarter)
Level 4: High-frequency personal & domestic support
$30,468.51/year — $7,931.7 more than Level 3
Your classification is determined by an ACAT assessment. Contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 to arrange an assessment.
Find a Level 3 provider
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Data source: Budget amounts sourced from the DoHDA Schedule of Subsidies and Supplements, effective July 2026. Indexed annually on 1 July. Provider data from the ACQSC Provider Register.