Concerns that new lifetime cap on home modifications will force people into residential care

Published 27th December 2024

Australian Ageing Agenda's new article highlights concerns by Home Modifications Australia relating to the new $15,000 lifetime cap on home modifications under the new Support at Home program, saying it contradicts the program's goal of supporting the independance of older people who seek to remain living at home for longer.

Source:
Natasha Egan for Australian Ageing Agenda, 2024, australianageingagenda.com.au (https://www.australianageingagenda.com.au/executive/policy/home-mods-cap-will-force-people-to-resi-care/)