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Major changes have arrived to Home Care Packages from November 1, 2025 with the new Support at Home program. 1. 300,000 Additional packages to be released over the next 10 years with the waiting time for approval targeted to drop to under 3 months by July 2027. No more year long waiting lists! 2. No more package levels - instead you'll get a quarterly budget based on your individual needs, with 8 different funding classifications ranging from $11,000 to $78,000 per year. 3. Early access to home modifications and equipment - a separate upfront fund of up to $15,000 for assistive technology and home modifications, rather than having to save up your package funds. 4. Care management fees to be capped at 10% of the participants quarterly budget. While we’re excited about the much overdue changes to packages and waitlists we’re concerned that some providers will have to make up for lost care management revenue by increasing YOUR service fees. Because of this its more important then ever to be vigilant and understand your management fees AND hourly service fees. We've seen service fees vary by up to 100% in the same region. Meaning that even though management fees might be lower, people still aren't getting as much care as they are entitled to. We've built a free tool that compares providers by management fees and service fees. All you have to do is enter your postcode and your home care package level and we'll show you the best value for money providers in your area. https://www.caringco.com.au/app/homecare