Support at Home in 2025: A Caring Guide for You and Your Family
What Support at Home Means for You
From November 2025, the Support at Home program replaces Home Care Packages. The goal is simple: to make it easier for older Australians to stay safe, independent, and comfortable at home.
The new system is designed to be:
- Flexible – tailored to your individual needs
- Simple – less paperwork, more support
- Responsive – adjusts as your needs change
- Comprehensive – including personal care, therapy, home modifications, and assistive technology
At Yellow Door Care, we guide families through the changes with care, clarity, and compassion, helping seniors maintain dignity and independence in their own homes.
How the Support at Home Program Helps
Support at Home can assist you with:
- Personal care: bathing, dressing, grooming
- Everyday living support: domestic help, meal prep, laundry, shopping
- Clinical care: nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy
- Home modifications and assistive technology: ramps, rails, shower chairs, safety equipment
- Social and emotional support: keeping connected, reducing isolation
It’s not just about tasks — it’s about helping you feel safe, confident, and supported at home.
Yellow Door Care Short Term Pathways
To make your journey even simpler, Yellow Door Care offers three tailored short term pathways:
- Restorative Care Pathway
Focused on rebuilding strength and independence after illness, injury, or hospital stay. Our team works with you to regain confidence and mobility at home.
- Assistive Technology & Home Modifications
Ensures your home is safe and accessible. From grab rails to ramps and mobility aids, we coordinate installations and funding to suit your needs.
- End-of-Life Care Pathway
Compassionate, dignified support for you and your family at the end of life, allowing you to remain at home with comfort, care, and respect.
Simple Signs You Might Benefit from Support at Home
You may be ready for Support at Home if you notice:
- Difficulty with everyday tasks like bathing, dressing, cooking, or cleaning
- Less confidence moving around the home or community
- Recent falls or safety concerns at home
- Feeling isolated or needing more social contact
- Strain on family or carers
If any of these apply, Yellow Door Care can help you create a personalised care plan that addresses your specific needs.
Support at Home Comparison Table
| Feature / Service | Support at Home (New Reform 2025) | Home Care Package (Old System) |
|---|---|---|
| Who it’s for | Older Australians needing flexible, ongoing support at home | People needing ongoing, structured home care |
| Funding model | Simpler, single pool – less admin, more direct support | Tiered packages (Levels 1–4) with strict budget buckets |
| Flexibility | High — funds follow the person, not categories | Moderate — funds limited by category rules |
| Service range | Personal care, domestic help, therapy, equipment, home mods, respite | Similar range but less flexible |
| Equipment & Technology | Faster access, more choice | Slower approval |
| Home Modifications | Streamlined, outcome-based approvals | Often lengthy process |
| Reassessment | More dynamic — adapts to changing needs quickly | Slow, paperwork-heavy |
| Provider choice | Choose any registered provider | Choose any approved HCP provider |
| Admin fees | Lower overall | Often higher |
| Goal of program | Help people stay home longer, safer, independently | Maintain independence but with more complexity |
How Yellow Door Care Supports You in Adelaide
We walk alongside you every step of the way:
- Helping you navigate My Aged Care and the assessment process
- Explaining how the reform affects your unique situation
- Creating personalised care plans that include restorative care, home modifications, and end-of-life support
- Coordinating services and local providers to make your home safe and comfortable
At Yellow Door Care, we believe care isn’t just about services — it’s about supporting your independence, confidence, and dignity at home.
Next Steps
- Review the checklist and identify areas where you need support
- Complete a 15 minute application on the My Aged Care website
- Contact Yellow Door Care for a free consultation
- Explore the Restorative Care Pathway, Home Modifications & Assistive Technology, or End-of-Life Pathway to see which services fit your needs
