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Support at Home Costs and Fees

Juniper Home and Community Care services are offered at competitive prices so you can get the most from your Support at Home funding.

Perth Metro and Peel Support at Home fees and costs

For our regional customers, please scroll down and choose your region.

Service Weekday

(6am – 6pm)

(per hour)

Weekday

(6pm – 9pm)

(per hour)

Saturday

(per hour)

Sunday

(per hour)

Public Holidays

(per hour)

CLINICAL SUPPORTS

Personal care $135 $155 $182 $230 $270
Registered Nurse $225 N/A $304 $383 $450
Registered Nurse
(Indirect Activity)
$200 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Enrolled Nurse $190 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Enrolled Nurse
(Indirect Activity)
$151 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Health-related support by CSW (under RN delegation) $135 $155 $182 $230 $270
Allied health and other therapeutic services
Allied Health Assistant $172 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Allied Health Assistant
(Indirect Activity)
$140 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Group therapy $114 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Counsellor or Psychotherapist $239 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Dietitian or Nutritionist $239 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Exercise Physiologist $239 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Occupational Therapist $239 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Occupational Therapist
(Indirect Activity)
$208 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Physiotherapist $239 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Physiotherapist (Indirect
Activity)
$208 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Podiatrist – Clinic $208 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Podiatrist – Clinic
(Indirect Activity)
$177 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Podiatrist – Community $239 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Podiatrist – Community
(Indirect Activity)
$208 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Psychologist $239 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Social Worker $208 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Speech Pathologist $239 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Clinical care management $195 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Care management $150 N/A N/A N/A N/A

INDEPENDENCE

Social support and community engagement (individual, no outing) $128 $147 $173 $218 $256
Social support and community engagement (individual, with outing)

* Services exceeding 60 km charged at agreed rate/cost

$150 $173 $203 $255 $300
Respite (no outing) $128 $147 $173 $218 $256
Respite (with outing)

* Services exceeding 60 km charged at agreed rate/cost

$150 $173 $203 $255 $300
Transport (up to 20 km) $57

(per trip)

$67

(per trip)

$75

(per trip)

$83

(per trip)

$92

(per trip)

Transport (up to 40 km) $109

(per trip)

$126

(per trip)

$142

(per trip)

$159

(per trip)

$175

(per trip)

Transport (up to 60 km)

* Services exceeding 60 km

charged at agreed rate/cost

$156

(per trip)

$180

(per trip)

$203

(per trip)

$227

(per trip)

$250

(per trip)

Therapeutic services for independent living
Remedial masseuse $198 N/A N/A N/A N/A

EVERYDAY LIVING

Domestic assistance $120 $138 $162 $204 $240
Domestic assistance – shop by list $146 $168 $197 $248 $292
Meal preparation in customer home $120 $138 $162 $204 $240
Home maintenance and repairs

 

$187 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Gardening $166 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Community Day Centre $42 N/A N/A N/A N/A

Service duration

Services are charged with a minimum of 30 minutes, then in 15-minute increments after that.

Administration

A 25% administration fee will be applicable to all consumable items and associated providers under Support at Home.

Indirect costs

Some Allied Health and Nursing services may include an indirect cost. Indirect costs relate to important work that supports your care but does not involve face-to-face time. This can include care planning and coordination, clinical documentation, communication with your care team or other health professionals, and preparing recommendations or follow-up actions related to your services. Indirect costs are only applied where relevant and agreed as part ofn your care arrangements.

Service cancellations

To cancel a scheduled service, we require at least two full business days’ notice. If you cancel within two business days, or if you aren’t present at the agreed time or place (no-show), Juniper is eligible to be paid in full for a service, and a customer contribution may also be charged. Please refer to your Support at home My Guide for further details.

Reimbursements

Under Support at Home, reimbursement for goods or services may be available where the item or service cannot be provided through an approved Juniper supplier and meets the requirements of your approved Care Plan. Before making any purchase, you must speak with your Care Partner. They will assess your eligibility and ensure the item or service is approved before you buy — reimbursement requests that have not been pre-approved cannot be guaranteed. To be eligible for reimbursement, the item or service must be included on the Australian Government’s approved Support at Home service list; be approved in your Notice of Decision (NOD) and Support Plan; be identified in your Care Plan, with the associated cost included in your individualised budget. Once purchased, you will also need to provide the original receipt or tax invoice as proof of purchase. Please note that a customer contribution may apply. Your Care Partner will manage the required documentation on your behalf and advise how long reimbursement is expected to take.

Care Management 

Our Care Management service takes care of all the complex coordination so you can focus on living well. Care Management is set at 10 per cent which will be deducted from your quarterly budget and held by Services Australia.

Hardship

If you cannot afford your Support at Home contributions, you can apply for hardship assistance from Services Australia.

If you are approved, the government will pay for some or all of your aged care fees.

To apply, you must submit the Aged Care Claim for financial hardship assistance form (SA462) to Services Australia. They will assess if you are eligible, including realisable assets, whether you have had a means assessment for your aged care costs and whether you meet gifting rules. If the eligibility requirements are met, then your income and essential expenses are assessed.

Supplements

If you receive Support at Home, you may be eligible for additional funding through a supplement. These supplements are available if you meet specific special care criteria (such as dementia and cognition support, medical oxygen requirements or people who require feeding through enteral valves) or a veterans’ supplement. Please ask your Care Partner about any supplements you may qualify for.

You can also Download a copy of the Juniper PERTH METRO REGION Support at Home Price List.

Common Price

The Australian Government requires all Support at Home aged care providers to publish the ‘Common Price’ our customers have paid for our aged care services every two months. Listed here are our ‘Common Prices’, as at 1 November 2026 – Download a copy of the Juniper PERTH METRO REGION Support at Home COMMON Price List.

Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) fees and contributions

When it comes to CHSP fees and scheduling, the Government will fund the cost of your services but it is expected CHSP providers, like Juniper, charge client contributions where clients can afford to do so. CHSP will not affect your pension.

Service Co-contribution Pensioner Co-contribution Self-funded Retiree
Services in your home (such as personal care, cleaning and household tasks, social support, medication support, nursing, group social outings, in-home respite) $14 per hour $28 per hour
Clinical Services (such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy and podiatry in your home or at our Day Therapy Centres) $14 per hour $28 per hour
Allied Health small groups (like exercise classes, fitness and *hydrotherapy) $7 per hour $14 per hour

*Travel to hydrotherapy: $4 contribution plus the cost of the service

Service Cancellations
To cancel a scheduled service, we require at least two full business days’ notice. If you cancel within two business days, or if you aren’t present at the agreed time or place (no-show), Juniper is eligible to be paid in full for a service. If you have any questions please contact your Care Partner.

Support at Home Pricing: Frequently Asked Questions

We love questions! We’ve gathered some questions to help you better understand how Support at Home pricing works. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please call one of our friendly team members for a chat on 1300 313 000.

How much does Juniper home care cost?

The cost of Juniper home care depends on the services you receive, when they’re delivered and your individual funding arrangements. We have a comprehensive Support at Home price list for all Perth Metro and Peel services above, as well as for Kimberley, Wheatbelt, Great Southern and Goldfield regions which you can click through from the side menu. Pricing covers clinical care, personal care, domestic assistance, allied health, transport and more. If you’re unsure what services you’re eligible for through your Support at Home Government funding, our team can help you understand your options and expected costs.

Where can I find the Juniper Support at Home price list?

You can view our Support at Home price list on this page or download a copy of the Perth Metro Support at Home Price List. Juniper also provide a price list for those located in Wheatbelt, Kimberley, Goldfields and Great Southern regional areas in WA. The price list outlines the cost of home care services across weekdays, evenings, weekends and public holidays, making it easy to understand your expected fees before services begin.

What is included in Juniper's Support at Home pricing?

Our Support at Home pricing includes a wide range of services designed to help you stay independent at home. Some of the services include:

  • Personal care
  • Domestic assistance
  • Nursing care
  • Allied health services
  • Social support
  • Respite care
  • Transport
  • Gardening and home maintenance
  • Care management

The cost varies depending on the service provided and the day or time your support is delivered.

Will I have to pay all my Support at Home (formerly Home Care Package) costs myself?

Whilst Support at Home is a government-funded program, you may be required to pay a co-contribution for some services. All clinical services are fully funded by the government. This means that if you receive these services within your budget, you do not need to pay any additional contributions.

For supports under independence and everyday living your means assessment, completed by Services Australia, will determine how much you contribute personally.

If you are worrying that you may not be able to afford home care, please don’t. There is assistance available and your co-contribution is calculated on your means.

Is there any free financial support available to help me make decisions on Home Care and Support at Home decisions?

Services Australia have free services to help you make decisions about your aged care needs.

Aged Care Specialist Officers (ACSOs) help with aged care information and can be contacted on 1800 227 475.

Financial Information Service (FIS) help you make decisions about financial issues and is available to everyone. You do not need to be receiving government payments or services to access FIS. Call 132 300 (say “Financial Information Service” when asked the reason for your call.)

You can also seek independent advice from a Financial Advisor. The Government’s MoneySmart website has tips on how to choose the right Financial Advisor.

Why do Support at Home (formerly home care package) fees vary?

Support at Home (formerly Home care package) fees vary because different services require different levels of expertise and resources. For example, clinical services such as nursing or allied health have different pricing to domestic assistance or personal care. Fees may also differ for evening, weekend and public holiday services.

Does Juniper charge care management fees?

Yes. Under the Support at Home program, Care Management is set at 10% of your quarterly budget. This amount is deducted from your funding allocation and managed through Services Australia. Care management helps coordinate your services, monitor your care needs and ensure your funding is used effectively.

What happens if I cancel a scheduled home care service?

If you need to cancel a service, please provide at least two full business days’ notice before midday. Cancellations made with less notice, or missed appointments, may still be charged under the Support at Home program unless there are reasonable grounds. If this happens, written evidence can be provided for Juniper to review your circumstances.

Can I get help if I can't afford my aged care fees?

If your financial situation changes due to circumstances out of your control, you can apply for financial hardship with Services Australia. If you are eligible the government may provide some financial aid towards your expenses.

Services Australia will check how much income you have access to after you have paid all your essential expenses. If you have access to more than 15% of the basic age pension after you have paid your essential expenses, you may not be eligible for financial hardship assistance.

Get in touch

Have a question about our Support at Home pricing and costs, or want to find out more about how CHSP fees and scheduling works? We’re here to help. Contact us today for more information.