Support at Home pricing
Clear pricing. No hidden surprises.
Understand your government funding, possible participant contributions and the prices BHC commonly charges for Support at Home services.
How pricing works
Your budget and your service prices are different.
Your Support at Home classification determines the government-funded quarterly budget available for approved services. Ten per cent of that ongoing budget is allocated to care management.
BHC then agrees the price for each service with you before support begins. Any delivery costs such as administration and worker travel are reflected in the agreed service price rather than added as separate fees.
Government funding
Current Support at Home budgets.
Ongoing participants receive one of eight classifications following their aged care assessment. The amounts below include the 10% care management allocation.
Quarterly and annual funding
Government amounts are indexed on 1 July each year.
| Classification | Quarterly budget | Annual amount |
|---|---|---|
| Classification 1 | $2,752.50 | $11,010.01 |
| Classification 2 | $4,112.84 | $16,451.35 |
| Classification 3 | $5,634.20 | $22,536.81 |
| Classification 4 | $7,617.13 | $30,468.51 |
| Classification 5 | $10,182.38 | $40,729.53 |
| Classification 6 | $12,341.32 | $49,365.27 |
| Classification 7 | $14,915.00 | $59,660.00 |
| Classification 8 | $20,034.28 | $80,137.12 |
Participant contributions
What might you need to contribute?
Services Australia assesses income and assets. Your contribution depends on the service category and your financial circumstances.
Fully government funded
0%Participants do not contribute to approved clinical supports such as nursing.
Means-assessed contribution
5%–50% Standard rates range from 5% for a full pensioner to 50% for a self-funded retiree.Means-assessed contribution
17.5%–80% Standard rates range from 17.5% for a full pensioner to 80% for a self-funded retiree.Common service charges
Indicative BHC service prices.
These are the prices and ranges currently published by BHC. Your agreed price may vary according to service time, complexity, location and delivery arrangements.
| Service | Typical price | Published range |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $155.80 per hour | $100–$240 |
| Light gardening | $83.20 per hour | $65–$150 |
| In-home respite | $83.20 per hour | $65–$150 |
| Personal care | $83.20 per hour | $65–$150 |
| Domestic assistance | $83.20 per hour | $65–$150 |
| Accompanied transport | $75.00 per hour | $65–$150 |
Prices must be agreed with you before services are delivered. Different rates may apply for evenings, weekends, public holidays, specialised staffing or subcontracted services.
What our fees cover
Transparent pricing from the beginning.
We explain your available budget, service prices and likely contributions before your care plan is finalised.
Care management
Ten per cent of each ongoing quarterly budget is allocated to care planning, coordination, monitoring and reviewing your services.
No entry or exit fees
BHC does not charge a basic daily fee, an entry fee or an exit fee for joining or leaving our Support at Home services.
Clear monthly statements
Your statements show services delivered, prices charged, contributions, remaining funding and any budget carried forward.
Need help understanding your care budget?
Speak with our aged care team about your classification, likely contributions and how your available funding could be used.