💰 Care Funding Decoder
Understand the main fees, what they mean, and how they might apply to you. This guide is based on public information and not financial advice.
🌿Good to know: No one is refused care if they can’t afford fees. If money is a serious problem, you can apply for hardship assistance.
Everyone who receives government-subsidised care pays this standard daily contribution toward meals, cleaning, and services.
Example: For home care, it’s usually about 17.5% of the basic Age Pension (around $12/day). Residential care has a similar base rate.
If you receive a full pension, you’ll never pay more than the set basic fee.
This is a plain-English summary of public information, not financial advice. Fee amounts change regularly. Always confirm exact rates via My Aged Care (1800 200 422) or Services Australia.