Age Pension eligibility depends on several rules working together. Understand how Centrelink considers qualifying age, residence history, income, assets, relationship circumstances and other factors before deciding whether someone receives a full pension, part pension or no payment.
Who can get the Age Pension depends on more than reaching age 67. Understand how Centrelink considers residence history, income, assets, relationship circumstances and other eligibility rules before deciding whether someone qualifies for a full or part pension.
Not happy with your Support at Home provider? Learn your rights, how to raise concerns, make a complaint, seek independent advocacy and decide whether changing providers is the right next step.
You can change Support at Home providers at any time. Learn how to compare providers, reactivate your referral code, transfer your funding, coordinate exit and start dates and protect continuity of care.
More Support at Home funding usually requires reassessment showing that care needs have increased. Learn how to review the current budget, document changes, request reassessment and understand what may happen after a higher classification is considered.
Care needs often change over time. Learn how Support at Home adapts through service reviews, care plan updates, budget changes and reassessment when your current support is no longer enough.
Reviewing your Support at Home services helps confirm whether your care plan, budget and provider arrangements still match your needs. Learn what to check, when to request a review and what may change afterwards.
Support at Home does not cover every household expense, medical cost or personal purchase. Learn which services and expenses are generally excluded, how other funding systems may apply and what to confirm before paying for a service privately.
Care management helps coordinate your Support at Home services so they continue meeting your needs as circumstances change. Learn what a care partner does, how care plans are reviewed and what good care management should look like.
Support at Home can fund approved clinical supports, independence services and everyday living assistance. Learn how funding may cover nursing, personal care, transport, respite, cleaning, meals, assistive technology and home modifications when services align with assessed needs.