Support at Home Charge Rates

Effective 1 November 2025 – 1 November 2026

Whether you need a little help or a lot, our carefully matched support workers and skilled nurses are here for you. We’re committed to supporting you to live safely and confidently in your own home, your way—because the best care is care that happens at home.

Prices for Independence & Everyday Living [individualised contribution rate]

Type

Description

Charge Rate Per Hour

(1 Hour shift duration)

Charge Rate Per Hour

(2 Hour minimum shift duration)

 

Case Management weekday

$120

 

 

 

Support Worker

Weekday 7am-7pm

$124.00

$96.60

Weekday 7pm-12am

$126.50

$100.00

Weekday 12am-7am

$128.80

$119.00

Sleepover Inactive 10pm-7am

N/A

$471.00 per shift* weekdays

Sleepover weekends

 

$632.00

Sleepover Public holidays

 

$690.00

Saturday All day

$172.00

$126.00

Sunday All day

$216.00

$159.85

Public holiday

$240.00

$184.00

 

Professional Cleaning

$135  

$115.00

Gardening

Gardening

$120

 

 

Prices for Clinical -[nil contribution]

Type

Description

30min

Charge Rate Per Hour

Registered Nurse

Weekday 7am-7pm

$118.00

$145.00

Weekday 7pm-7am

$125.00

$152.00

Saturday

$135.00

$170.00

Sunday

$145.00

$190.00

Public Holiday

$170.00

$216.00

Enrolled Nurse

Weekday 7am-7pm

$116.00

$124.00

Weekday 7pm-7am

$122.00

$128.00

Saturday

$130.00

$140.00

Sunday

$138.00

$159.00

Public Holiday

$155.00

$177.00

Comprehensive Nurse Assessment with RUDAS

2hrs home visit and 2.5hrs report writing RN rate (4.5hrs)

 

$672.00

Comprehensive Continence Assessment Report

2hrs home visit and 2hrs report writing RN rate (4hrs)

 

$598.00

RUDAS/PAS

1.5hrs home visit and 30 mins report writing RN rate (2hrs)

 

$298.00

Allied Health  Physiotherapist

Weekday

 

$180.00

Occupational therapist

 

 

$220

Podiatrist

 

 

$180

 

 

Description

Charge Rate Per Hour

24hr Care Available

Price on Application

 

 

Private Pay Options

If you require additional care beyond what your Support at Home funding covers, you have the option to pay privately for extra hours.

Please note:
Our Private Pay rates are lower than our Support at Home rates because government-related administrative and compliance costs do not apply.

 


 

Private Pay – Caregiving Rates

Days

Time

Hourly Rate

Monday – Friday

6:00 am – 8:00 pm

$89 per hour

Monday – Friday

8:00 pm – 6:00 am

$90 per hour

Saturday

All Day

$112 per hour

Sunday

All Day

$140 per hour

Public Holiday

All Day

$168 per hour

Private Pay – Nursing Rates

Days

Time

Hourly Rate

Monday – Friday

6:00 am – 6:00 pm

$125 per hour

Monday – Friday

6:00 pm – 6:00 am

$132 per hour

Saturday

All Day

$140 per hour

Sunday

All Day

$150 per hour

Public Holiday

All Day

$195 per hour

 

Private Pay – Nursing Rates 30min Visits

Days

Time

Hourly Rate

Monday – Friday

6:00 am – 6:00 pm

$110

Monday – Friday

6:00 pm – 6:00 am

$112

Saturday

All Day

$115

Sunday

All Day

$120

Public Holiday

All Day

$130

 

Care Management

Under the Support at Home Program, you’ll be supported by a dedicated Care Partner who will work with you to design a personalised care plan based on your needs, goals, and interests.

Your Care Partner will:

  • Take the time to understand what matters most to you
  • Help you choose the right services and supports
  • Consult with your nominated supporter (if you wish)
  • Update your care plan and budget as your needs change
  • Check in regularly to ensure your care continues to meet your goals

For ongoing services, the Australian Government automatically allocates 10% of your quarterly budget to care management.

 

Contribution Rates and Fees

Effective 1 November 2025 – 1 November 2026

Contribution Rates

Your contribution rate is determined by the Australian Government (Services Australia).
It is based on:

  • The type of service you receive
  • Your pension status
  • Your income and assets assessment

You’ll be required to pay contributions at your assessed rate for services under the Everyday Living and Independence categories.
No contribution is required for services in the Clinical category.

 

Self-Management – Choose Your Own Supplier

You have the flexibility to choose and manage your own services, with support from your Care Partner.

  • You may select from our range of trusted contractors, or choose your own supplier.
  • If you choose your own supplier, any related charges will be clearly outlined in your budget.

Assistive Technology and Home Modifications

We can assist in organising equipment, assistive technology, and home modifications to help maintain your comfort and safety at home.

Assistive Technology Administration Fee:

  • 10% of the total cost (or bundle)
  • Capped at $500 (whichever is lower)

Home Modifications Coordination Fee:

  • 15% of the total quoted modification cost
  • Capped at $1,500 (whichever is lower)

Our Care Partners will work with you to ensure a smooth and coordinated process, confirming and agreeing on all prices before any purchases are made.

 

Please Note:

  • All listed prices are exclusive of GST.
  • A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required for cancellations. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice will incur a full service fee.
  • A call-out fee for nursing services will be charged at 1 hour of the applicable RN or EN rate, in addition to the standard rate for any staff provided.
  • Nursing initial visits are charged for a minimum of 1 hour, or longer depending on the complexity of the case. This includes time required for initial assessment, care plan formulation, product ordering, and attending to care needs.
  • Travel costs are charged at $1.30 per kilometre, with additional charges for parking and tolls where applicable.

*Inactive sleepover shift – These are charged for a continuous shift of 9-hours between the hours of 10pm and 7am. This shift assumes that staff will be provided with private space which includes a bed.