$600m rural and remote Support at Home investment

To help ensure Support at Home aged care services are available in rural and remote Australia, and that people with diverse life experiences and backgrounds have access to services, the Australian Government is investing $600 million.

Australia’s Minister for Aged Care Anika Wells said this funding is being delivered “to ensure older people can access quality and affordable aged care to stay independent at home for longer, regardless of where they live or if they need specialist services”.

It is intended to give older people living in Australia’s regions choice, freedom and support to stay in the communities and home they love as they age.

For eligible providers operating in rural and remote areas, or providing specialist services, an application for additional funding to ensure service continuity for their clients and support their financial viability can be made.

“This additional funding recognises the challenges faced by aged care providers in rural and remote Australia, or who deliver specialist services to our most vulnerable older people,” Wells said.

Providers who are eligible can apply online here, via the Australian Government’s GrantConnect website.

Applications need to be made before 2 pm AEST, 23 April 2025, and successful applicants will be advised from the end of May 2025 and receive their grant funding by August 2025.

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