As we age, care needs can become more complex.
While many older Australians only require occasional support around the home, others may eventually need more intensive daily assistance, ongoing nursing care, mobility support or specialised clinical services to continue living safely and comfortably at home.
The good news is that Australia’s aged care system now offers more flexible and comprehensive high-level in-home support than ever before through the new Support at Home program.
At For Care Aged Care, we support older Australians with a wide range of care needs – from basic daily assistance right through to complex high-level care and clinical services delivered in the comfort of home.
What Does ‘High Care’ Mean in Aged Care?
High care in aged care refers to more intensive and ongoing support for older people with:
Complex medical needs
Reduced mobility
Chronic illness
Cognitive decline
Dementia
Palliative care needs
Significant assistance requirements with daily living
Previously, people requiring high-level care often moved into residential aged care facilities or nursing homes.
Today however, many older Australians are choosing to remain in their own homes for longer thanks to expanded Support at Home funding and access to high-level in-home aged care services.
For many families, remaining at home provides:
Greater comfort
Familiarity
Emotional wellbeing
Independence
Improved quality of life
What is Support at Home?
The new Support at Home program replaces the previous Home Care Package system and provides funding levels from Level 1 through to Level 8 based on individual care needs.
The higher levels – Levels 5, 6, 7 and 8 – are specifically designed for older Australians requiring substantial, ongoing or complex support at home.
These upper funding tiers provide significant annual budgets to help cover:
Nursing care
Personal care
Allied Health services
Specialised equipment
Dementia support
Mobility assistance
Respite
Complex clinical care
Understanding High-Level Support at Home Funding
At For Care Aged Care, we provide support across all eight Support at Home funding levels, including high-level care classifications.
Level 5
Designed for individuals requiring high daily assistance and frequent support for multiple health conditions.
Approximate Annual Funding: $39,535
Estimated Support: Around 32 hours p / week
Level 6
Supports people requiring very high-level assistance, including intensive personal care, dementia support and regular nursing care.
Approximate Annual Funding: $47,957
Estimated Support: Around 38 hours p / week
Level 7
Provides intensive coordinated daily care for people with advanced support needs requiring multidisciplinary services.
Approximate Annual Funding: $58,122
Estimated Support: Around 4632 hours p / week
Level 8*
The highest level of Support at Home funding designed for older Australians with advanced, chronic or terminal conditions requiring extensive daily support and clinical oversight.
Approximate Annual Funding: $77,709
Estimated Support: Around 62 hours p / week
* Level 8 may include: high-level personal care; overnight care; hoist transfers; intensive nursing support; palliative care; and complex mobility assistance.
For more information about Support at Home Pricing click here.
What Services Can High-Level Support Include?
High-level aged care support is highly personalised and tailored to each individual’s health needs, goals and living situation.
At For Care Aged Care, care services can be delivered directly in the comfort and familiarity of home, helping reduce the need for hospital stays or transitioning into residential aged care.lex mobility assistance.
Clinical Services Fully Covered by Funding
One of the major benefits of the new Support at Home program is that clinical services are fully Government funded.
This means eligible participants do not pay participant contributions for approved clinical supports such as:
Nursing care
Allied health
Therapeutic supports
Restorative care services
Nursing Care
Professional nursing support including:
Wound care
Clinical management
Clinical monitoring
Chronic disease management
Continence care
Post-hospital support
Allied Health and Therapeutic Services
Allied Health support including:
Physiotherapy
Occupational Therapy
Exercise Physiology
Podiatry
Counselling and Psychology
Social Work
Psychotherapy
Nutrition support
These services help improve mobility, wellbeing, independence and overall quality of life.
Restorative Care Management
Restorative care focuses on helping older people regain confidence, function and independence following:
- illness,
- injury,
- hospitalisation,
- or major life changes.
This short-term support pathway can provide intensive allied health and therapy services designed to improve long-term independence.
Additional Support Pathways
Support at Home also includes separate funding pathways for supports that sit outside regular care budgets.
Assistive Technology & Home Modifications
Funding may be available for:
- mobility aids
- shower chairs
- ramps
- grab rails
- home modifications
- specialised equipment to improve safety and independence.
Funding tiers can provide up to $15,000 or more depending on assessed needs.
Restorative Care Pathway
Up to 16 weeks of intensive support aimed at helping older people regain independence after illness or hospitalisation. Learn more about the Restorative Care Pathway here.
End-of-Life Pathway
For older Australians wishing to remain at home during end-of-life care, additional funding of up to $25,000 may be available over 12 weeks to support:
- nursing care
- respite
- personal care
- equipment
- family support.
Why More Older Australians Are Choosing High-Level Care at Home
Many people assume high-level aged care automatically means moving into residential care.
But for many families, remaining at home offers enormous emotional and practical benefits.
Receiving high-level support at home allows older Australians to:
- stay in familiar surroundings,
- maintain routines,
- remain connected to family and community,
- and preserve independence and comfort for as long as possible.
With the right support team, many complex care needs can now be safely managed at home.
How For Care Aged Care Supports Higher-Level Care Needs
At For Care Aged Care, we understand that navigating high-level aged care support can feel overwhelming.
Our experienced and compassionate team works closely with older Australians and their families to coordinate personalised, flexible and high-quality support designed around individual needs and goals.
We provide:
- personalised care coordination
- nursing and clinical support
- access to allied health services
- complex care management
- dementia support
- mobility assistance
- ongoing communication and guidance throughout the aged care journey.
Our goal is always to help older Australians remain safe, comfortable, respected and supported while continuing to live life on their terms.
Because high-level care should never mean losing dignity, independence or choice.
Contact us on 1800 367 227 or agedcare@forcare.net.au
Frequently Asked Questions About High-Level Aged Care Support
High-level aged care support refers to more intensive care for older people with complex medical, mobility or personal care needs. This may include nursing care, dementia support, allied health services, mobility assistance and daily personal care.
Yes. Many older Australians now receive high-level aged care services in their own homes through the Support at Home program, allowing them to remain in familiar surroundings while receiving personalised support.
Levels 5–8 are the highest funding tiers within the Support at Home aged care program. These levels provide larger annual budgets to support people with significant or complex care needs.
Yes. Approved clinical services such as nursing care, allied health and restorative care services are fully government funded under the Support at Home program, meaning no participant contribution is required for eligible services.
