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Support at Home
Program Guide

Your practical resource for navigating Australia's new in-home aged care program — for clients, families, and healthcare professionals.

📅 Launched 1 Nov 2025 Replaces HCP & STRC Aged Care Act 2024
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What Is the Support at Home Program?

The Support at Home Program is Australia's new approach to in-home aged care, launched on 1 November 2025. It replaces the Home Care Packages (HCP) Program and Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC) Programme — with the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) set to transition no earlier than July 2027.

The program provides coordinated, person-centred access to personal care, clinical supports, domestic assistance, and — most relevant for Assistive Team clients — Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM). Eligible products and modifications are defined in the official AT-HM List (also known as the ATHM List), published by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Supports are tailored to each person's assessed goals and needs, underpinned by the Aged Care Act 2024.

🌟 Person-centred Care

Services based on your individual goals, strengths, and needs.

💪 Wellness & Reablement

Focus on maintaining or regaining abilities, not just ongoing help.

💵 Flexible Funding

Matched to assessed needs, with separate budgets for care and AT-HM.

✅ Your Choice

You choose your provider, workers, and equipment suppliers.

🕐 Program Timeline
1 July 2024
New Aged Care Act 2024 enacted
1 November 2025
Support at Home launches — HCP & STRC replaced
From July 2027
CHSP transitions (no earlier than this date)

Who Is This Guide For?

👴 Clients & Families

This guide is written in plain language to help you understand your rights, funding, and what to expect from the Support at Home program.

  • How much funding you’re entitled to
  • What equipment and modifications are covered
  • What contributions you may be asked to pay
  • The step-by-step process from assessment to equipment delivery
  • How AssistiveTeam can help at every stage

🏥 Healthcare Professionals

A quick-reference resource for occupational therapists, physiotherapists, GPs, and care coordinators working within the AT-HM scheme.

  • Funding tiers and prescription requirements by access level
  • ISO 9999 function categories and eligible item lists
  • Who can prescribe what — and to what tier
  • Provider collaboration, documentation, and claims
  • Priority system, funding allocation, and AT loans scheme

AT-HM List — ISO Code Quick Reference

The Support at Home Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) List classifies equipment by international ISO 9999 codes. Prescribers, RAS/ACAT assessors and care partners can use the codes below when preparing support plans and claims. Each product on our store also displays its codes on the product page.

EquipmentAT-HM ISO CodePrescription Category
Mobility & Walking
Walking Sticks & CanesISO 12 03 03Prescribed
Walking FramesISO 12 06 03Prescribed
Rollators & Seat WalkersISO 12 06 06Prescribed
Manual WheelchairsISO 12 22 03Prescribed
Transit (Attendant) WheelchairsISO 12 22 18Prescribed
Power WheelchairsISO 12 23 06Prescribed
Mobility ScootersISO 12 23 03Prescribed
Bathroom & Toileting
Shower Chairs & StoolsISO 09 33 12Prescribed
Shower CommodesISO 09 12 03Prescribed
Over Toilet AidsISO 09 12 24Prescribed
Toilet Seat RaisersISO 09 12 12Prescribed
Bedroom & Pressure Care
Adjustable BedsISO 18 12 10Prescribed
Pressure Care Mattresses & OverlaysISO 04 33 06Prescribed
Pressure Care CushionsISO 04 33 03Prescribed
Transfers & Seating
Patient Hoists & LiftersISO 12 36 03Prescribed
Hoist SlingsISO 12 36 21Prescribed
Lift & Recline ChairsISO 18 09 09Prescribed

Source: Department of Health — AT-HM List. Always confirm against the participant's assessed needs and current plan.

Ready to Navigate Support at Home?

AssistiveTeam is a registered AT-HM provider. We help clients and clinicians source the right equipment, manage funding, and navigate every step.

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