Assistive Technology & Home Modifications
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Support at Home Program
With over 40 years’ experience, we tailor our Support at Home program services to your individual needs and goals, so you can keep living the independent life you love in the comfort of your own home.
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Get quality care and keep living the independent life you love, with support from a trusted team with more than 40 years’ experience.
At AMCS, our vision is to provide seniors with the care needed to live a better quality of life in the comfort of your own home safely, for as long as possible.
Our team of experienced and skilled support care workers come from more than 50 countries of origin and wherever possible, are matched to your individual needs. We provide genuine connection and ensure you get what you want out of life.
What supports are included in the AMCS Support at Home Program?
Domestic assistance
Cleaning, laundry and gardening.
Home modifications
Installation of safety rails or mobility aids.
Transport
To shopping, banking and medical appointments.
Personal care
Assistance with showering, dressing, and grooming.
Allied health
Physiotherapy, podiatry, and other therapeutic care.
Health & wellness checks
Full medical assessment & regular checks in the comfort of your own home.
Assistive technology
Tools for mobility, communication, and health monitoring.
Short-Term Pathways
Short-term pathways are part of the Support at Home program. They provide time-limited supports and extra funding to support independence, renablement and care needs.
Restorative Care Pathway
Short-term allied health support to restore strength and mobility.
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End-of-Life Pathway
Additional services and funding for people with a life expectancy of three months or less.
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Companionship Visits
We provide one-on-one social support visits that provide companionship and can also include help with shopping, bills, and accessing appointments.
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Group Social Support
We provide opportunities for seniors to participate in culturally appropriate social interactions, make and maintain friendship.
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Respite Services for Carers
The AMCS Centre-based Respite Program gives carers a break to take care of their own health and wellbeing.
Learn moreFunding Classifications
Under Support at Home, funding is organised into eight classifications based on care needs, each with an annual budget that is reviewed quarterly to ensure support continues to match changing care requirements.
Cost of Your Care
Support at Home clients receive a budget with their Support Plan, and will be assigned to one of eight care classifications. Each classification is linked to a quarterly budget and is made up of government funding and your contribution. Services Australia decides your contribution, based on your income and the services you use.
Services are grouped into three types of care. Each have different levels of government funding and the client contribution is as follows:
Clinical Supports – No client contribution
Services in the Clinical Supports category are fully funded by the government
Independence Services – Small client contribution
Services in the Independence Services category require a moderate contribution by the client.
Everyday Living Services – Higher cost
Services in the Everyday Living Services category require a higher contribution by the client. These services (like meals, cleaning, gardening) are not usually funded by the government at other life stages.
AMCS Support at Home Price List
View our Support at Home price list below for a clear overview of service costs and inclusions. AMCS is committed to transparent, easy-to-understand pricing for in-home aged care services, with no hidden fees. All rates reflect the total cost of delivering care, including administration and travel, in line with the Australian Government’s Support at Home program.
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Day Shift 8am –7pm |
Evening Shift 7pm - Midnight |
Night Shift 12am – 8am |
Saturday | Sunday | Public Holiday | |||
| Specification | Per hour | Per hour | Per hour | Per hour | Per hour | Per hour | ||
| Clinical Supports | ||||||||
| Nursing Care^ | Registered nurse | 1 hour or more service | $180 | $200 | $250 | $380 | $400 | $470 |
| Up to 1 hour service | $250 | $280 | $350 | $400 | $420 | $490 | ||
| Enrolled nurse | 1 hour or more service | $160 | $180 | $230 | $345 | $362 | $425 | |
| Up to 1 hour service | $225 | $252 | $322 | $365 | $382 | $445 | ||
| Allied health and other therapeutic services | Occupational therapist | 1 hour or more service |
$250 |
- | - | - | - | - |
| Up to 1 hour service | $260 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Physiotherapist | 1 hour or more service | $213 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Up to 1 hour service | $260 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Podiatrist | 1 hour or more service | $207 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Up to 1 hour service | $220 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Care Management | Home Care Support Management | $120 | - | - | - | - | - | |
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Day Shift 8am –7pm |
Evening Shift 7pm - Midnight |
Night Shift 12am – 8am |
Saturday | Sunday | Public Holiday | |||
| Specification | Per hour | Per hour | Per hour | Per hour | Per hour | Per hour | ||
| Independance | ||||||||
| Personal Care* | Assistance with self care | 2 hour minimum | $104 | $113 | $119 | $146 | $184 | $224 |
| Less than 2 hours | $135 | $147 | $154 | $189 | $239 | $290 | ||
| Sleepover | A support worker stays overnight at your home, providing up to 2 hours of active care, with the rest of the time spent sleeping. | Sleepover 10pm - 7am | $462 | $462 | $462 | $462 | $462 | $462 |
| Additional active night shift (Sleepover) | If overnight active care exceeds 2 hours this hourly rate is applicable | - | - | $119 | $146 | $184 | $224 | |
| 24-hour care | 8 hours of active care | $939 | $939 | $939- | $939 | $939 | $939 | |
| Social Support & Community Management | Group social support | $45 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Individual social support | 2 hour minimum | $102 | $111 | $116 | $143 | $181 | $222 | |
| Less than 2 hours | $132 | $144 | $150 | $185 | $234 | $284 | ||
| Therapeutic services for independent living | Osteopath | 1 hour or more service | $220 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Up to 1 hour service | $220 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Remedial massage | 1 hour or more service | $195 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Up to 1 hour service | $220 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Respite | Respite care | 2 hour minimum | $104 | $113 | $119 | $146 | $184 | $224 |
| Less than 2 hours | $135 | $147 | $154 | $189 | $239 | $290 | ||
| Transport | Direct transport (car and driver provided; fee based on trip time)*** | 2 hour minimum | $137 | $146 | $151 | $178 | $216 | $254 |
| Less than 2 hours | $167 | $179 | $185 | $220 | $269 | $319 | ||
| Unassisted transport (e.g. Cabcharge) | Cabcharge is not an AMCS preferred supplier; a 4% fee applies if you prefer to use it. | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Assistive technology and home modifications | Assistive technology | Pricing is per quote, per job. Standard funding range is $500 - $15,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Home modifications | Pricing is per quote, per job. Standard funding range is $500 - $15,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
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Day Shift 8am –7pm |
Evening Shift 7pm - Midnight |
Night Shift 12am – 8am |
Saturday | Sunday | Public Holiday | |||
| Specification | Per hour | Per hour | Per hour | Per hour | Per hour | Per hour | ||
| Everyday Living | ||||||||
| Domestic assistance* | General house cleaning | 2 hour minimum | $102 | $111 | $116 | $143 | $181 | $219 |
| Less than 2 hours | $132 | $144 | $150 | $185 | $234 | $284 | ||
| Shopping assistance | Includes travel | 2 hour minimum | $137 | $146 | $151 | $178 | $216 | $254 |
| Less than 2 hours | $167 | $179 | $185 | $220 | $269 | $319 | ||
| Home maintenance and repairs | Gardening | $104 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Assistance with home maintenance and repairs | $120 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Meals | Meal preparation assistance | 2 hour minimum | $102 | $111 | $116 | $143 | $181 |
$219 |
| Less than 2 hours | $132 | $144 | $150 | $185 | $234 | $284 | ||
| Meal delivery - main | Per meal | $17 | - | - | - | - | - | |
^ Nursing minimum service length – 30 mins
* Domestic Assistance & Personal Care – 1 hour minimum is required
** Cancellation fees at full cost apply if notice of cancellation is given less than 48 hours
*** Direct transport – one-way: Travel from home to another location (e.g. doctor or shop), with no return trip included.
All services are charged in 15-minute increments. This means you are only charged for the time you receive support, rounded up to the nearest 15 minutes. E.g. If a service takes 1 hour and 40 minutes, you will be charged for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Price list above is effective 1 March 2026. Version 20260301
AMCS Common Pricing
The table below shows the prices most commonly charged for our services between March 2026 and April 2026. Where a service was not delivered during this period, no price is listed. The figures are based on Support at Home pricing and subcontractor rates. These common pricing figures are reviewed and updated every two months.
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Day Shift 8am –7pm |
Evening Shift 7pm - Midnight |
Night Shift 12am – 8am |
Saturday | Sunday | Public Holiday | |||
| Specification | Per hour | Per hour | Per hour | Per hour | Per hour | Per hour | ||
| Clinical Supports - Common Pricing | ||||||||
| Nursing Care^ | Registered nurse | Up to 1 hour service | $250 | $280 | $350 | $400 | $420 | $490 |
| Nurse Practitioner (RN) | 1 hour or more service | $190 | $210 | $260 | $390 | $410 | $480 | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Up to 1 hour service | $225 | $252 | $322 | $365 | $382 | $445 | |
| Allied health and other therapeutic services | Dietitian or nutritionist | 1 hour or more service |
$202 |
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| Exercise Physiologist | 1 hour or more service | $245 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Exercise physiologist (Group) | Hour | $82 | ||||||
| Physiotherapist | 1 hour or more service | $213 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Occupational therapist | 1 hour or more service | $250 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Podiatrist | 1 hour or more service | $207 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Speech Pathologist | 1 hour or more |
$260 |
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| Care Management | Home Care Support Management | Hour | $120 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Restorative care management | Hour | $120 | - | - | - | - | - | |
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Day Shift 8am –7pm |
Evening Shift 7pm - Midnight |
Night Shift 12am – 8am |
Saturday | Sunday | Public Holiday | |||
| Specification | Per hour | Per hour | Per hour | Per hour | Per hour | Per hour | ||
| Independance - Common Pricing | ||||||||
| Personal Care* | Assistance with self care | 2 hour minimum | $104 | $113 | $119 | $146 | $184 | $224 |
| Social Support & Community Management | Group social support | Hour | $45 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Individual social support | 2 hour minimum | $102 | $111 | $116 | - | $181 | $222 | |
| Expenses to maintain personal affairs | $** | $** | $** | $** | $** | $** | ||
| Therapeutic services for independent living | Acupuncturist | Up to 1 hour service | $260 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Chiropractor | 1 hour or more | $130 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Diversional therapist | 1 hour or more service | $200 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Remedial massage | 1 hour or more service | $195 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Osteopath | Up to 1 hour service | $220 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Remedial massage | 1 hour or more service | $195 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Respite | Flexible Respite | 2 hour minimum | $104 | $113 | $119 | $146 | $184 | $224 |
| Community and centre based respite | Hour | $45 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Transport | Direct transport (car and driver provided; fee based on trip time)*** | 2 hour minimum | $137 | $146 | $151 | $178 | $216 | $254 |
| Unassisted / Indirect transport (e.g. Cabcharge) | - | $34 | $37 | $45 | $54 | $64 | - | |
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Day Shift 8am –7pm |
Evening Shift 7pm - Midnight |
Night Shift 12am – 8am |
Saturday | Sunday | Public Holiday | |||
| Specification | Per hour | Per hour | Per hour | Per hour | Per hour | Per hour | ||
| Everyday Living - Common Pricing | ||||||||
| Domestic assistance* | General house cleaning | 2 hour minimum | $102 | $111 | $116 | $143 | $181 | $219 |
| Shopping assistance | Includes travel | 2 hour minimum | $137 | $146 | $151 | $178 | $216 | $254 |
| Home maintenance and repairs | Gardening | Hour | $104 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Assistance with home maintenance and repairs | Hour | $120 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Expenses for home maintenance repairs | $** | $** | $** | $** | $** | $** | ||
| Meals | Meal preparation assistance | 2 hour minimum | $102 | $111 | $116 | $143 | $181 |
$219 |
| Meal delivery - main | Per meal | $17 | - | - | - | - | - | |
^ Nursing minimum service length – 30 mins
* Domestic Assistance & Personal Care – 1 hour minimum is required
** Cancellation fees at full cost apply if notice of cancellation is given less than 48 hours
*** Direct transport – one-way: Travel from home to another location (e.g. doctor or shop), with no return trip included.
$** Common pricing is not available for some services where costs vary significantly depending on individual needs and location.
Related Resources
How to apply for the Support at Home Program
Follow these three steps and once you have a Support Plan assigned by My Aged Care, our friendly team at AMCS will work with you to provide the personalised services that you need.
Step 2: Assessment
An Aged Care Assessor from My Aged Care will meet with you. They will talk with you about your health, home and daily needs.
Step 3: Support Plan
Together, you and the assessor will make a Support Plan. This plan shows the services that can help you stay safe, healthy and independent in your own home.
Discover “Your Care Portal”
As a Support at Home client, receive access to our innovative digital client portal, ensuring you’re always current with the Support Worker schedule for you, or your loved one.
Service Schedule
Check appointment time and details about your Support Worker
Reminder Notifications
Receive reminders in advance of your Support Worker’s visit
Support at Home Budget
View your Support at Home fund balance
Monthly Client Statement
Keep track of your services and expenses
Support at Home FAQs
How do I apply for the Support at Home Program?
My Aged Care is part of the Australian Government. It was established to help you find and access the right government-funded aged care services.
You can begin by calling My Aged Care at 1800 200 422, ask for an interpreting service if you need one, and explain to the agent what your needs are. After an easy registration of your personal details, contact details and needs, My Aged Care will organise an assessment appointment of your needs, at your home. An Assessor will decide if you can access the first level support (CHSP) or the Support at Home Program and once you’re assigned a referral code for services, you are able to choose a “preferred provider” to provide you with those services and that’s where we come in!
For more information about My Aged Care: https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/about-us
How do I know which funding level I am eligible for?
If you have successfully met the requirements to be eligible for Home Care, you will be referred for an assessment by My Aged Care. They usually meet in person and visit your home. It is during this visit that they decide which level of service you require.
What types of services are included in the Support at Home Program?
The program provides an allocation of funds from the government to help you or your loved one access affordable services to get some help at home. It can include:
- Bathing, hygiene and grooming
- Nursing
- Podiatry, physiotherapy and other therapies (also known as Allied Health)
- Meals and food preparation
- Help with impairments or continence
- Cleaning, laundry, and other chores
- Home or garden maintenance
- Transport
- Aids to stay independent
Get started with quality Home Care today
Whether you’re simply researching, have been assigned funding, or are researching on behalf of a loved one, or are a friend or advocate, we’re here to help.
Complete the form below and one of our friendly team members will be in touch. Alternatively call 03 9689 9170 or email at SAHintake@amcservices.org.au
What our clients have to say
“AMCS is a very good company and they see that I have all I need. The service and my support worker are great. My Care Partner, Sofie, looks after me well. She rings me and asks how I am going. I am very happy.”
“My family and I find AMCS staff and carers friendly, reliable and trustworthy. I’ve always liked baking for my family because it brings everyone together. With my carers’ help, I can still cook for them. They are professionals and we are very grateful for their support and care. Special mention to Tabi, Tina P. and Dr Lara Jakica.”
“My Care Partner is an amazing girl that I can’t speak highly enough about. She makes me feel as if she is one of my grandkids. She works with all her heart, looking after me. She remembers my shopping when I forget anything. All thanks to you, Anthelia, and AMCS. All the support and services I have received from the package helped me to live independently and safely at home.”
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