Supporting older people to access the new Support at Home program: resources for GPs and primary care professionals
On 1 November 2025, the Support at Home program replaced the Home Care Packages (HCP) program and Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC) program.
The Department of Health, Disability and Aged Care have created resources for general practitioners (GPs), nurse practitioners (NPs) and allied health providers that outline the new changes to in-home aged care and what the next practical steps to take are:
Online training modules are available to assist health professionals understand the Support at Home program. The following links are the modules most relevant to general practice and other primary care providers:
More support for patients wishing to die at home
Support at Home includes a new End-of-Life pathway to support participants who have been diagnosed with 3 months or less to live and wish to remain at home, by providing more funding to access in-home aged care services.
A doctor or nurse practitioner must provide an assessment for the older person to access the End-of-Life pathway. For further details about assessment requirements, see the End-of-Life Pathway fact sheet for doctors and nurse practitioners.
Further support for health professionals
Go to Brisbane South HealthPathways for localised referral pathways information and guidance on palliative care for your patients.