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Support at Home Program Changes Welcomed Urgent

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The Australian government's policy change reduces out-of-pocket costs for aged care personal services, shifting costs to the government. This directly affects aged care providers (revenue mix, margin) and indirectly impacts consumer staples (e.g., adult incontinence products) via potential demand shifts. However, the mechanism is weak: no specific company or supply chain is mentioned, and the effective date is 2026. The primary commercial impact is on aged care service providers' pricing and government funding.

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  • Effective 1 October 2026, Support at Home program eliminates out-of-pocket costs for essential personal care services.
  • Services covered include showering, dressing, and continence management, now categorized as clinical care.
  • OPAN welcomed the reform but noted long wait times for assessments remain unaddressed.

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