Support at Home: What You Need to Know About the Changes To Aged Care in 2025

From 1 July 2025, the Support at Home program will replace Home Care Packages - changing how older Australians access and manage care. We’ve broken down the key features, what’s changing and what it means for you or your loved ones in a straightforward guide.

5 Tips for Talking About Getting Support At Home 

It can feel overwhelming to discuss getting aged care support so your loved one can live safely and independently at home. This post offers tips to help you approach the topic with care and understanding, making it easier to navigate this important step together. 

Your Guide To Aged Care Support: CHSP, Home Care Packages & Support at Home 

This guide answers common questions about getting help at home and helping you and your loved one navigate the options available through government-funded aged care services in Australia. 

Xiaolin’s story 

Sometimes in your Home Care journey you may decide to switch providers because it no longer serves your care needs. This was the case for one of BCD's aged care customer Xiaolin, who needed urgent access to nursing care, and a provider who took the time to understand cultural diversity and inclusion. 

Within a week of commencing his customer journey with BCD, our Registered Nurse Kim, was able to attend to his wound management and with holistic care, ensuring proper cleaning, dressing, and monitoring to prevent infection and promote healing.