Level 7: Intensive daily multidisciplinary care
Support at Home Classification 7 provides $58,148.15 per year, paid as $14,537.04 per quarter. This classification is for older Australians who need intensive daily multidisciplinary care. The government funds 90% of services; participants contribute 10% for care management plus co-payments for independence and everyday living services.
Budget breakdown
| Item | Annual | Quarterly |
|---|---|---|
| Total government subsidy | $58,148.15 | $14,537.04 |
| Less: care management (max 10%) | − $5,815 | − $1,454 |
| Available for direct services | $52,333.15 | $13,083.04 |
The 10% care management deduction is a maximum — some providers charge less. Co-payments for independence and everyday living services are additional.
What services does Level 7 typically cover?
Clinical care
- Complex nursing care
- Allied health therapy
- Nutrition (prescribed)
- Restorative care management
- Care management
Independence support
- Personal care
- Social support
- Transport
- Therapeutic services
- Respite care
Everyday living
- Domestic assistance
- Meal preparation
- Home maintenance and repairs
Actual services depend on your individual care plan and provider offerings. Clinical care services attract nil participant contribution; independence and everyday living services require co-payments.
How is Level 7 different from Level 6 and Level 8?
Level 6: Comprehensive health & clinical care
$48,114.3/year — $10,033.85 less than Level 7
Level 7: Intensive daily multidisciplinary care — current page
$58,148.15/year ($14,537.04/quarter)
Level 8: Highest classification — complex/palliative
$78,106.35/year — $19,958.2 more than Level 7
Your classification is determined by an ACAT assessment. Contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 to arrange an assessment.
Find a Level 7 provider
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Data source: Budget amounts sourced from the DoHDA Schedule of Subsidies and Supplements, effective November 2025. Indexed annually on 1 July. Provider data from the ACQSC Provider Register.