People eligible for Support at Home are:
- People over the age of 65
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over the age of 50
- People over the age of 50 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
Assessments for Support at Home funding will occur via Australia’s new Single Assessment System utilising the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT), which was introduced in July 2024, this tool enables assessors to gather essential information about applicants and deliver more tailored service recommendations.
If you are a home care applicant, your assessor will also collaborate with you to develop a support plan based on your needs and goals. Your support plan will be the basis for the funding and services you can receive.