Depending on your care needs, you can get services through the Commonwealth Home Support Program, National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care program, the Multi-Purpose Service Program or the Support at Home program.
An aged care assessment determines if you are eligible to access services under one of these programs.
Visit the My Aged Care website to learn more.
Commonwealth Home Support Program
The program provides services to help older people stay at home and remain active in the community.
It may be able to help you to get some assistance with daily tasks or basic care.
A wide range of agencies in Victoria provide the service. Each service can be contacted directly for further details.
For a list of services and to find out more, see the Commonwealth Home Support Program page on the My Aged Care website.
Commonwealth Support at Home program
The Support at Home program replaced the Home Care Package Program and the Short-Term Restorative Care Programme in November 2025.
This program is for people who have more complex needs, or need help with everyday tasks to live safely and independently.
To find out more, see the My Aged Care website has more information on home care packages, including how to get a package.
Housing for the Aged Action Group
The Housing for the Aged Action Group‘s service Home at Last offers free and confidential advice, support and advocacy to older people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or are wanting to plan their housing future.
Home at Last is available to any older person in Victoria on a low income with low assets. We will provide one-to-one assistance to you, or link you into a service that can help.
To find out more, see the Housing for the Aged Action Group's website.