Aged care
Assessments, aged care homes, paying for them, and when things change suddenly.
An aged care home: how it works, and the words explained →- Getting assessed through My Aged Care: a plain guideHow to apply for an aged care assessment, what the assessor asks, how to prepare honestly, what happens after, and what to do if you disagree.9 minute read
- Moving into an aged care home: what to know before you startWhen an aged care home is the right step, how to get assessed, how to choose a home, what daily life is like, and how fees work since November 2025.10 minute read
- After a fall or a hospital stay: what happens nextLeaving hospital after a fall or illness: discharge planning, getting assessed in hospital, transition care, restorative care, respite, equipment, and taking time to decide.10 minute read
- Memory changes and where to liveGetting memory changes checked, planning while decisions can still be made, staying at home with support, what villages can offer, and memory support in aged care homes.9 minute read
- Paying for an aged care home: fees, the room price and your choicesHow aged care home costs work under the Aged Care Act 2024: the means assessment, daily fees and contributions, the lifetime cap, RAD, DAP and the family home.9 minute read