Supporting Loved Ones to Pass At Home, the End of Life Pathway Explained

At BCD, we are honoured to walk alongside you and your loved ones during the profoundly personal journey of end-of-life and palliative care. Here, you lead the way. Your values, your voice, and your comfort are at the heart of everything we do.

Support at Home: Understanding Co-Contributions

Australia’s aged care system is getting a major update from 1 July 2025 with the new Support at Home program. This guide breaks down what the changes mean for you - including how co-contributions will work, who pays what, and the financial safeguards in place to keep care affordable.

Support at Home: What the New Budget Levels Mean

Starting from 1 July 2025, the current Home Care Packages program will be replaced by the Support at Home program. 

This new program is designed to make in-home aged care more flexible and better matched to people’s individual needs.  

One of the biggest changes is the broader range of budget levels, with the new program introducing eight funding levels with annual and quarterly budgets.  

We’ve broken down what the new budget levels mean, how they work, and what the changes could mean for you or your loved ones in a straightforward guide.

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.

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.