Home Care Packages — Level 6

Level 6 Home Care Package

Level 6 supports people with complex care needs requiring intensive clinical and personal support. It provides the flexibility to fund a comprehensive package of nursing, therapy, and daily care.

Annual subsidy

$70,179

Per week (approx)

$1,350

Care hours/week

15–24 hrs

Who is Level 6 for?

Level 6 is for older Australians assessed as having Complex care needs. Common situations include:

  • ✓Intensive complex nursing — palliative, wound, IV care
  • ✓Frequent allied health and specialist therapy
  • ✓Full personal care support (bathing, dressing, transfers)
  • ✓Cognitive support with significant behavioural challenges

What services are covered?

Intensive nursing and clinical management
Palliative and end-of-life support
Full allied health package
Complete daily personal care
Specialist dementia and behavioural management
Equipment, technology and home modifications
Carer support and respite

How to get a Level 6 home care package

The same process applies to all levels — assessment first, then matched to a provider.

1

Contact My Aged Care

Call 1800 200 422 or apply online. A phone screen determines next steps.

2

ACAT assessment

A trained assessor visits your home to understand your needs and recommend an appropriate level.

3

Join the queue

Once approved, you're placed on the national queue. You may be offered interim Commonwealth support while waiting.

4

Choose a provider

When your package is assigned, you choose an approved provider. WithSally can help you find and compare the best fit.

How Level 6 compares to other levels

Support at Home program — 2025–26 government subsidy amounts

Level 1 $10,731/yr
Level 2 $18,063/yr
Level 3 $39,310/yr
Level 4 $59,594/yr
Level 5 $64,754/yr
Level 6 ← you are here$70,179/yr
Level 7 $74,495/yr
Level 8 $78,106/yr

Subsidy amounts are government contributions. Additional fees (basic daily fee, income-tested care fee) may apply.

Common questions about Level 6

How much is a Level 6 home care package worth?+
A Level 6 package provides a government subsidy of $70,179 per year (approximately $1,350 per week) in 2025–26 under the Support at Home program.
How many hours does a Level 6 package provide per week?+
Most Level 6 recipients receive approximately 15–24 hours of direct care per week, depending on the service mix and provider fees. People with complex clinical needs may find a significant portion of the budget goes to nursing and allied health.
Who is eligible for a Level 6 home care package?+
Level 6 is for people with complex, high-level care needs that require a substantial combination of nursing, clinical, allied health, and personal care services. Eligibility is determined by an ACAT assessment through My Aged Care.
Can I use Level 6 for palliative care at home?+
Yes. A Level 6 package can fund a comprehensive palliative care plan at home, including nursing visits, pain management support, allied health, personal care, and carer respite. WithSally can help you find providers with specialist palliative care experience.

Ready to find a Level 6 provider?

WithSally is a free matching service. We help you compare approved providers, understand your options, and connect with a provider that fits your Level 6 needs.

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No cost to families. No obligation.

General information only. Package subsidy amounts are subject to change — confirm current rates with your approved provider or My Aged Care on 1800 200 422. Estimated care hours are illustrative only and depend on provider management fees and hourly rates. WithSally is an independent referral service and is not affiliated with the Australian Government or My Aged Care.