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How to access aged care assistance at home
January 27, 2026Aged Care
Ageing comes with wisdom, experience and a lifetime of stories, but it can also bring new challenges. Tasks that once felt effortless may now require support, and while many people assume the only option is moving into residential care, that isn’t the case. You can often receive the help you need while continuing to live...Read More
Ageing is a natural part of life, and with it often comes a reduced ability to manage everyday tasks, especially at night. The same is true for people living with disabilities who may need extra support with mobility, safety or personal care. While daytime assistance is valuable, nighttime brings its own challenges and risks. Overnight...Read More
New aged care act: what you need to know
December 15, 2025Aged Care
Sweeping reforms to aged care are set to begin on 1 November to help improve the quality, transparency and flexibility of care. With more care levels, clearer pricing, and greater control over how your funding is used, the new system aims to better match services to individual needs. Providers will be required to offer detailed...Read More
Caring for older Australians
October 27, 2025Aged Care
Information and resources to help you care for an older Australian. Caring for the elderly or aged means caring for someone who is either: older than 65 older than 50 for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people. It may be your parent, grandparent, extended family member or loved one. You have access to the same...Read More
Older Australians can access both government-funded and private aged care services, each with different costs, eligibility rules and flexibility. Understanding the differences between these options can help you or your loved ones make informed choices about the right support at home or in care. Elderly care is currently one of the most invested programmes by...Read More
Assessment and eligibility for aged care services
August 11, 2025Aged Care
Key points: My Aged Care will be your first point of contact if you are in looking to access Government funded aged care services A RAS or ACAT/S assessment can determine what services will best suit your needs If you are found eligible for government-funded services, you will then be able to start looking for...Read More
Key points: Star ratings for residential aged care homes are changing to a redesigned Compliance rating and incorporating care minute targets for Staffing ratings from October 1, 2025 271 stakeholders informed the design changes for the aged care Star Ratings system You can use the Find a Provider tool on the government website to gauge...Read More
Big changes ahead for Aged Care
May 19, 2025Aged Care
The number of Australians aged over 65 is expected to more than double in the next 40 years while the number of people aged over 85 is predicted to triple in that time.i Aged care funding and services have seen major changes in the years since the 2021 report of the Royal Commission into Aged...Read More
The steps to aged care
February 17, 2025Aged Care
Key points: Find services in your area that fit your needs or to learn more about the aged care journey The first step in getting Government funded aged care services is to register with My Aged Care Before you can access any sort of aged care services you need to be assessed You may be...Read More
Moving into residential aged care can trigger a range of emotions, particularly if it involves the sale of the family home. What is often a major financial asset, is also one that many people believe should be either kept in the family or its value preserved for future generations. Whether or not the home has...Read More