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Resources

Helpful information, trusted learning and practical guidance for clients, families and care teams.

Helpful information in one place

Finding reliable aged-care information can feel overwhelming. We have organised these trusted links by topic so older people, families and supporters can quickly find the guidance they need.

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Older Australians reviewing aged-care information with a care coordinator

Getting started with aged care

My Aged Care

The Australian Government’s starting point for checking eligibility, applying for an assessment, finding providers and understanding aged-care options.

Visit My Aged Care →

Apply for an assessment

Learn how to apply online, by phone or in person for the assessment required to access government-funded aged care.

Assessment information →

Support at Home

An overview of how Support at Home helps eligible older people receive coordinated services while continuing to live at home.

Explore Support at Home →

Support at Home information

Available services

Official information about clinical supports, independence services, everyday living services and short-term pathways.

View the service information →

Classifications and budgets

Understand the eight ongoing classifications, quarterly budgets and how funding relates to assessed needs.

Read the funding guidance →

Participant contributions

Government guidance explaining which service types attract contributions and how individual circumstances affect the amount.

Understand contributions →

Rights, quality and independent support

Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission

Information about aged-care quality standards, provider responsibilities, raising concerns and making a complaint.

Visit the Commission →

Know your rights

My Aged Care explains the Statement of Rights and what people can expect when receiving aged-care services.

Read about your rights →

Independent advocacy

Free, confidential and independent assistance is available to help older people understand services, fees and rights or resolve concerns.

Find advocacy support →

Need help finding the right information?

Our care team can explain the next steps and help you understand how your approved Support at Home services may be arranged.