11/12/2025
This Universal Health Coverage Day, we’re highlighting the programs and supports that help older Australians access affordable, high-quality health and aged care.
From routine GP visits to medication subsidies and in-home support, these initiatives ensure that older adults can live safely, confidently, and with dignity, no matter where they are on their care journey.
-Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) – discounted medications and annual PBS Safety Net limits to cap out-of-pocket costs.
-My Aged Care – access point for funded home and community support, including the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) and Home Care Packages (HCP).
-Support at Home Program – new unified system with eight funding levels and a single assessment process.
-Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS) – annual payment for eligible people with permanent and severe incontinence.
-Assistive Technology and Home Modifications – funding for mobility aids, falls prevention, and home accessibility improvements.
-Concession and Health Care Cards – additional discounts on medicines, appointments, and essential services like transport.
We help families, carers, and providers navigate these supports, ensuring older adults receive the care they deserve, when and where they need it most.
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