Aged Care: Start Here
A Clear & Simple Guide for Australian Families
❤️ For Australia's seniors and carers. You are not alone. 🌿
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Aged Care: Start Here
An independent, step-by-step guide for Australian families. No logins, no ads, just clear help in plain English.
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The new Aged Care Act is now in effect.
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Quick Tips: Avoid Common Mistakes
- 🕐Start early – Don’t wait for a crisis. You can register anytime.
- 🩺See your GP – A GP referral can speed up your My Aged Care assessment.
- 🏡Know your program – The new Support at Home program has replaced older home care schemes.
- 💰Check real costs – Try our “Can we afford it?” tool before choosing providers.
- 🗂️Be ready – Have ID, Medicare, and income info for your assessment.
- ☎️Phone is fine – Call 1800 200 422 if online forms feel tricky.
🛡️ 2026 Price Guardrail
Check if your provider's prices meet the new government caps coming in 2026.
⏳ Waitlist Survival Guide
Stuck waiting for your services to start? Generate a GP letter to upgrade your priority and find private help.
🤔 Is it Time to Get Help?
A private self-check quiz to see if support might be needed soon.
💬 How to Start the Talk
Gentle ways to begin the conversation about care with family.
🏁 Am I in the Right Place?
A simple quiz to see if you need My Aged Care, NDIS, or Carer Gateway.
📈 Appeal an Assessment
Guide to challenging a low funding level, with a GP letter template.
🗺️ Big Picture Timeline
See the entire aged care journey, from first worries to long-term stability, in one simple map.
📰 Aged Care Reforms
The new 'Support at Home' program is now in effect. See what the changes mean for you.
⚖️ Legal Essentials
Power of Attorney, Guardianship, and Advance Care Directives explained simply.
🧑🤝🧑 The Patient & Carer Journey
See the common emotional and practical stages for both the older person and their family.
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