Are You Entitled to a Support at Home Supplement?
Support at Home supplements provide essential additional funding for people with specific, higher-cost health needs, such as oxygen therapy or enteral feeding. Whether you are new to the program or transitioning from a Home Care Package, understanding these supplements ensures your budget accurately reflects your care requirements.
This guide explains the key supplements available, current rates, and eligibility criteria to help you access the right level of funding.
Before we get into each supplement, here are the current rates used under Support at Home. These are indexed annually on 1 July.
Supplement | How Much Is It? | What It’s For |
Oxygen supplement | $14.66 per day | Continual oxygen therapy needs |
Enteral feeding supplement (bolus) | $23.25 per day | Tube feeding delivered in bolus doses |
Enteral feeding supplement (non-bolus) | $26.11 per day | Continuous or pump-fed tube feeding |
Veterans’ supplement | 11.5% of daily classification funding | Veterans with service-related mental health conditions |
Remote supplement (AT-HM) | 50% boost to AT-HM funding | People in very remote areas needing equipment or home modifications |
*rates correct as at 3 February 2026
For a broader overview, you can read our guide to the Support at Home Program.
Oxygen Supplement
The oxygen supplement provides additional funds for participants with a medical need for continual oxygen therapy. Once approved, this daily amount is added to your Support at Home budget to help cover the costs of equipment and administration.
Eligibility Requirements for the Oxygen Supplement
To be eligible, you must have a long-term medical need for continuous oxygen. Your provider must demonstrate they are supplying the equipment (owned or hired) and hold a medical certificate from a doctor or nurse practitioner confirming the ongoing need.
How Much Is The Oxygen Supplement?
The current rate is $14.66 per day. This rate is indexed annually on 1 July.
How To Apply For The Oxygen Supplement
Your Support at Home provider applies for this supplement on your behalf. They submit the application and upload the required documents (such as the medical certificate) to Services Australia.
Once approved, the supplement continues even if you change providers (no re-application needed).
Example Of The Oxygen Supplement In Action
Pauline has severe COPD and requires continuous oxygen at home. Her provider submits a medical certificate confirming her condition. Once approved, the $14.66 daily supplement is added to her budget, ensuring her core funding remains available for her other daily living needs.
Enteral Feeding Supplement
The enteral feeding supplement supports people who cannot eat by mouth and require tube feeding. This funding ensures that the cost of essential nutritional formula and equipment does not deplete the standard care budget.
Eligibility Requirements For The Enteral Feeding Supplement
Eligibility requires a medical certification from a doctor stating the need for enteral feeding, plus confirmation from a doctor or dietician that the prescribed formula is nutritionally complete. It does not cover oral supplements or partial feeding.
How Much Is The Enteral Feeding Supplement?
There are two rates depending on the feeding method:
- Bolus feeding: $23.25 per day
- Non-bolus feeding: $26.11 per day
How To Apply For The Enteral Feeding Supplement
Your provider applies on your behalf through Services Australia’s Aged Care Provider Portal, submitting the required medical and dietitian certifications.
Example Of The Enteral Feeding Supplement In Action
Doug requires non-bolus tube feeding during his recovery from a stroke. His provider submits the required dietician certification. The $26.11 daily supplement is then applied to his budget, covering the specific costs of his feeding regime.
Veterans’ Supplement
The veterans’ supplement provides top-up funding for veterans with service-related mental health conditions, acknowledging the need for additional or specialised support. This supplement is automatically applied for qualifying participants.
Eligibility Requirements For The Veterans’ Supplement
You are eligible if you are a veteran with a mental health condition accepted by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) as related to your service. In many cases, this eligibility is checked automatically between government systems.
How Much Is The Veterans’ Supplement?
This supplement is calculated as 11.5% of your classification’s equivalent daily funding. This means the dollar amount scales with your assessed care level.
Example Of The Veterans’ Supplement In Action
Barry is a veteran with a DVA-accepted service-related condition. Because he is assessed at a higher classification level, his 11.5% supplement provides a significant boost to his budget, allowing his provider to deliver care tailored to his specific background.
Remote Supplement
The remote supplement assists people living in isolated areas to access Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM). It addresses the higher logistical costs often faced in regional Australia. This supplement is automatically applied for qualifying participants.
Eligibility Requirements For The Remote Supplement
This supplement applies to participants with an AT-HM funding tier who live in a remote or very remote location (defined as Modified Monash Model areas 6 or 7).
How Much Is The Remote Supplement?
Eligible participants receive a 50% loading on top of their standard AT-HM tier funding.
Example Of The Remote Supplement In Action
Evelyn lives in a remote town (MMM 6) and requires bathroom modifications. The standard funding tier would not cover the high travel costs for tradespeople. The 50% remote supplement increases her available funds, making the safety upgrades achievable.
Is The Dementia and Cognition Supplement Still in Effect Under the Support at Home Program?
Generally, no but with one exception.
The Support at Home program incorporates support for cognitive decline directly into its 8 classifications, meaning most people will not receive a separate dementia supplement.
The Exception: If you transitioned from a Home Care Package and were receiving (or were eligible for) the dementia and cognition supplement as of 31 October 2025, you will continue to receive it. However, if you are later re-assessed and move to a new Support at Home classification, this separate payment will cease.
New Support Pathways Under Support at Home
Support at Home introduces dedicated pathways for short-term and specialised needs:
- Restorative Care Pathway: Up to 16 weeks of support (approx. $6,000 funding) to help you regain independence after illness or injury.
- End-of-Life Pathway: Specific funding ($25,000 over 12 weeks) for people diagnosed with 3 months or less to live, facilitating palliative care at home.
- Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) Scheme: Separate funding tiers for equipment and safety modifications, refreshed annually.
If you’re trying to work out what your family member might receive under Support at Home, it can help to start with the basics of eligibility, assessment and the application steps in our guide on How to apply for Support at Home.
How Aged Care Decisions Can Help You
Most supplements require your provider to submit formal applications and medical evidence on your behalf. Finding a provider who is proactive about securing this funding is critical to getting the most out of your budget.
Aged Care Decisions offers a 100% free service to help you find available, suitable providers in your local area. We can match you with providers who understand your specific care needs and can navigate the supplement process for you.
