Guides
Plain-English guides to ageing at home.
Practical, jargon-free guides to funding, choosing care and staying in your own home, written the way a knowledgeable friend would explain it.
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Guides
How much does in-home aged care cost in Australia?
A plain-English look at what in-home aged care costs under Support at Home, what the government pays, and what you might contribute yourself.
26 August 2026
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How to choose an in-home aged care provider
What to look for, and what to look out for, when choosing an in-home aged care provider for yourself or a parent.
26 August 2026
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Staying at home vs moving to residential care
A calm look at the choice between in-home aged care and residential care, and the questions that actually help you decide.
26 August 2026
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Support at Home explained: what changed and what it means for you
A clear guide to the Support at Home program, how it works, and what it means if you or a parent needs care at home.
26 August 2026
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How to get a My Aged Care assessment
A step-by-step, jargon-free guide to getting assessed for in-home aged care through My Aged Care, and what happens at each stage.
26 August 2026
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