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My Aged Care

Support at Home, across Adelaide

Support at Home is the Australian Government aged care program that funds services in your own home — replacing the old Home Care Packages and CHSP arrangements. After an assessment, you are given a level of funding and you choose an approved provider like My Centred Care to deliver the services in your plan.

Stay in your own home, with the right support around you

What is Support at Home?

Support at Home is the Australian Government aged care program that funds services in your own home — replacing the old Home Care Packages and CHSP arrangements. After an assessment, you are given a level of funding and you choose an approved provider like My Centred Care to deliver the services in your plan.

A My Centred Care support worker sharing a cup of tea with an older client at her kitchen table

How to access it (65 and over)

  1. 1

    Contact My Aged Care

    Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or apply online. They will ask some questions about how you are managing at home.

  2. 2

    Have an assessment

    A free assessment (usually in your home) works out what help you need and which services you are eligible for.

  3. 3

    Receive your funding level

    You are notified of your approved services and funding. A contribution may apply based on a Services Australia income and assets assessment.

  4. 4

    Choose My Centred Care

    Send us your referral or assessment details. We meet you, agree a plan and prices in writing, and start support.

Not sure where you are up to? Send us a referral anyway — we will talk you through the next step at no cost.

Support at Home services we provide

  • Everyday living

    Domestic assistance, general cleaning, laundry and meal preparation.

  • Personal care

    Showering, dressing, grooming, continence support and mobility assistance.

  • Clinical & nursing care

    Registered and Enrolled Nurse visits, wound and medication support, care plan reviews.

  • Care management

    A named care manager coordinating your services, reviews and paperwork.

  • Social support & community engagement

    Companionship, outings, groups, and support to stay connected to what you enjoy.

  • Shopping & appointments

    Shopping assistance and accompanied appointments, with transport where needed.

  • Home maintenance & light gardening

    Low-risk upkeep that keeps the house and yard safe and manageable.

  • Respite support

    In-home and community respite so carers and family can take a break.

Not sure which support is right for you?

Have a no-obligation chat with our team. We can explain how NDIS and Support at Home funding works, the services we provide and the likely costs before you make a decision.