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The Community Affairs References Committee is currently undertaking an Inquiry into the Support at Home program with reference to:

1. the ability for older Australians to access services to live safely and with dignity at home;
2. the impact of the co-payment contributions for independent services and everyday living services on the financial security and wellbeing of older Australians;
3. trends and impact of pricing mechanisms on consumers;
4. the adequacy of the financial hardship assistance for older Australians facing financial difficulty;
5. the impact on the residential aged care system, and hospitals;
6. the impact on older Australians transitioning from the Home Care Packages Program;
7. thin markets including those affected by geographic remoteness and population size;
8. the impact on First Nations communities, and culturally and linguistically diverse communities; and
9. any other related matters.

The Committee invites individuals and organisations to send in their opinions and proposals in writing.

Submissions close: 31 July 2026
Reporting date: 24 November 2026

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