Support at Home cost estimator
Answer three questions, add the services you’re considering, and see the weekly split between you and the government — calculated from the official July 2026 schedules.
From the assessment outcome letter. Not assessed yet? Pick a middle level like 4 to start — you can compare later.
Prices start at the government’s published indicative medians — replace them with your provider’s price list when you have it.
Service by service (weekly)
- Estimates only — Services Australia determines actual contribution rates.
- Budgets shown are the 1 July 2026 indexed schedule (checked 4 Jul 2026).
- Provider prices vary; enter your provider’s published price list for accuracy.
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Compare scenarios
The same weekly services, viewed from different angles — so you can see what an assessment outcome, the October change, or the approval date actually means in dollars.
If the assessment lands a level higher or lower
Your contribution rate doesn’t change with the level — what changes is the quarterly budget behind your services.
| Level | Budget /qtr | Usable /qtr | Headroom for this mix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classification 3 | $5,634 | $5,071 | over by up to $2,622 |
| Classification 4 (selected) | $7,617 | $6,855 | over by up to $837 |
| Classification 5 | $10,182 | $9,164 | $1,471 spare |
Before and after 1 October 2026
| Period | Your weekly share |
|---|---|
| Today | $48.25 |
| From 1 October 2026 | $33.25 |
If the approval date were different
People receiving or approved for a Home Care Package on or before 12 September 2024 keep protected ‘no worse off’ rates.
| Approval | Your weekly share |
|---|---|
| On or before 12 Sep 2024 (protected) | $0.00 |
| After 12 Sep 2024 (standard) | $48.25 |