Big changes have taken effect in home care with the new Aged Care Act that began on 1 November 2025.

A person is considered to be a grandfathered resident if they meet either of the following conditions...

A move into residential care is triggered by the need to find a more suitable home – one that is safer and more appropriate for a person with increased care needs. As with any move to a new home, the person needs to pay for the right to reside. In residential care this is known as an accommodation payment (or for low-means residents it is called an accommodation contribution).

A low-means resident is a person who is assessed to have low financial capacity as at the date of entry into permanent residential care. Under current rates, this is a person whose means-test amount (MTA) is assessed to be lower than $69.79 as at the date of permanent entry.

A person may need to move into residential care when they are no longer able to live safely at home. Their change in circumstances means they need to find a new home, which can better support their daily needs.

Carers are integral to Australia’s health, mental health, aged care, disability support and social services systems. With more of us now...

Will my pension be affected? That's the concern for most seniors considering the difference between retirement village and aged care options

As our loved ones age, providing them with the right care becomes a priority.

Financial planning for nursing home care makes it more likely that you will have the luxury of choice when the time comes.

As we grow older, our needs evolve - from balance and agility to how quickly we recuperate from an accident.

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Retirement village vs aged care - what's the difference? We explain the differences between them, from costs to care provided.

An effective plan for growing old will consider strategies to ensure the home environment and care supports are appropriate and how to fund

Planning ahead can help to demystify aged care and reduce stress levels. With awareness and pre-planning, you can maintain control, choice,

Aged care services are many and varied, and Home Care is an integral service offering.

With increasing life expectancies and improvements in medical technology, we can all expect to have longer and more productive retirements.

The stress of moving into residential aged care can be compounded by anxiety around selling the family home.

Moving into residential care is a move to a new home. Even though this is not a home you are buying

Whatever your needs and choices, identifying your options and making the best decision for your circumstances can become overwhelming...

If you receive a payment from Centrelink or Veterans' Affairs, you need to update your records every time your circumstances change. This in