Aged care, explained.
Australia changed its aged care system in November 2025. If you’re trying to navigate it for someone you love — you’re in the right place.
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Start Here
New to aged care? Six steps to getting support.
The Conversation
How to talk to a parent who may resist — what to say and what not to.
The Assessment
ACAT is now the IAT. What happens, what to prepare, what the outcome means.
Urgent Placement
After a fall or hospital stay — what to do right now.
Support at Home
The new program replacing Home Care Packages.
Costs & Fees
What you’ll actually pay — in plain English.
Residential Care
Aged care homes — how they work, what to look for.
After Hospital
Transition Care and urgent options at discharge.
For the Family
Siblings, refusal, distance caring, and the guilt.
Something’s Wrong
Complaints, scams, and challenging a bad assessment.
Diverse Families
Interpreters, culturally appropriate care, your rights.
What’s Changed
Reforms timeline — November 2025 to July 2027.
For GPs
Quick reference for health professionals.
Self-Check Quiz
Could aged care support help? Two-minute check.
Glossary
RAD, DAP, CHSP, IAT — jargon explained.
Helpful Products
Fall sensors, GPS wearables, and more — clearly disclosed affiliate links.
While You Wait
What to do at each stage so waiting feels like progress.
It’s After Hours
My Aged Care is closed. What actually needs action tonight.
After a Death
The RAD refund, unspent funds, and a practical checklist.
In Your Language
Mandarin, Vietnamese, Greek, Italian — plus free interpreters.