A house that stays on top of itself
A fortnightly clean and a weekly load of laundry, at a time that suits the household. Small and regular beats a big catch-up, and it is easier to keep going.
Services
Everyday Living
Practical help around the home so day-to-day tasks stay manageable.
What this covers
About everyday living
Everyday living is the practical running of a household: cleaning, laundry, meals, shopping, the garden and the small maintenance jobs that keep a home safe rather than merely tidy.
What usually forces a move out of home is rarely one dramatic event. It is an accumulation. The vacuuming that stopped happening, the meals that became toast, the gutters nobody has cleared, the step at the back door that everyone has learned to be careful about. Individually none of them is a crisis. Together they are the reason a family starts having a difficult conversation.
This category carries the highest participant contribution, because the government reasons that these are costs most households have anyway. A full pensioner contributes 17.5%, with the government covering 82.5%. Part pensioners and Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders sit between 17.5% and 80%, assessed on income and assets.
This is probably you if
- The housework has quietly stopped getting done
- Meals have become whatever is easiest rather than what you want
- Carrying shopping in from the car is the hard part
- The garden has got away from you
- Small jobs are piling up because nobody can get up a ladder safely
- Family are doing all of it, and it is starting to strain things
None of these needs to be true before you call. Half of one is enough to start a conversation.
The services
What is included
Choose any combination. Each one can start small and change as your needs change.
Domestic Assistance
Help with household tasks so your home stays comfortable and manageable.
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Meal Preparation
Help preparing nutritious meals at home.
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Shopping Assistance
Support with grocery shopping and errands.
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Gardening
Help keeping your garden and outdoor areas safe and tidy.
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Home Maintenance
Minor repairs and upkeep to keep your home safe.
Learn moreNot sure what you need?
Tell us what a difficult day looks like and we will suggest where to start.
Talk it throughIn practice
What this looks like week to week
Illustrative examples of how support in this area is usually combined. Your own plan is built from your assessment and your preferences.
Meals worth eating
Help with preparation so meals reflect what you like and what you can eat, rather than defaulting to whatever needs the least effort.
The jobs nobody should be on a ladder for
Seasonal gardening and minor maintenance handled before they become a hazard, which is generally cheaper than dealing with the fall afterwards.
What it costs
Your share of the price
Under Support at Home your contribution is set by the category a service falls into, not by the provider. These are government settings.
Everyday living
Domestic assistance, meals, gardening, shopping, transport
Government 82.5%
Full pensioner 17.5%
A full pensioner pays 17.5%. The government covers the rest. Part pensioner or Commonwealth Seniors Health Card 17.5–80%, self-funded 80%, assessed by Services Australia.
Contribution rates are Australian Government settings, last checked 15 September 2026. Our own service prices are commercial figures set by Bamboo Care. See pricing and contributions for both.
Questions
About everyday living
The government sets contribution rates by category, and everyday living carries the highest one at 17.5% for a full pensioner. The reasoning is that these are costs most households already have. Clinical supports, by contrast, carry no contribution at all.
No, and the difference matters for funding. Maintenance keeps the home in working order and is funded from your quarterly budget. Modifications change the home for safety or access, such as ramps or a bathroom redesign, and are funded separately through the AT-HM scheme.
Yes. Nothing here is a bundle. People often start with a single service and add others as they find where the real pressure is.
Funded gardening is about keeping the property safe and manageable, not landscaping or improvement projects. What is included is confirmed in your care plan.
Other service areas
Most people combine support from more than one area. Everyday Living is most often paired with Independence.
Ready to get started?
Talk to our care team about your situation. No obligation, no pressure.