Level 4: High-frequency personal & domestic support
Support at Home Classification 4 provides $30,528.15 per year, paid as $7,632.04 per quarter. This classification is for older Australians who need high-frequency personal & domestic 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 | $30,528.15 | $7,632.04 |
| Less: care management (10%) | − $3,052.82 | − $763.20 |
| Available for direct services | $27,475.34 | $6,868.84 |
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 4 typically cover?
Clinical supports
- Nursing care
- Allied health therapy
- Nutrition support
- Restorative care
- Personal care
Independence
- 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 4 different from Level 3 and Level 5?
Level 3: Moderate assistance with daily living
$22,580.93/year — $7,947.22 less than Level 4
Level 4: High-frequency personal & domestic support — current page
$30,528.15/year ($7,632.04/quarter)
Level 5: Daily support with health monitoring
$40,809.27/year — $10,281.12 more than Level 4
Your classification is determined by an ACAT assessment. Contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 to arrange an assessment.
Find a Level 4 provider
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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.