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Aged care homes
The decision to live in an aged care home will probably bring mixed emotions for you, your family and your friends. That’s why we’ve devoted a whole section of our website to help you explore your options and included information on costs, responsibilities of providers and services that can help.
Read more: About help with aged care homes
Your first step
Your first step is to organise an assessment by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT or ACAS in Victoria) (more information), who are required to approve any government-funded places at aged care homes. You can go to our section on ACATs for more information.Read more: About being assessed for an aged care home
Who provides care & services?
To receive Australian Government subsidies for providing aged care, an aged care home must be operated by an organisation that has been approved by the Australian Government (an ‘Approved Provider’) and must have an allocation of ‘places’ which entitles the provider to subsidy payments in respect of care recipients occupying those places.Read more: About how to get started
Aged care homes
There are many aspects of living in aged care homes that you may be unsure about, such as: what belongings can you take with you, what activities will be offered, and what happens if you would like a break away from the home. This section answers all your questions about living in an aged care home.Read more: Your questions answered
Cost
If you have been assessed and approved (more information) as needing care in an aged care home, the Australian Government may contribute to the cost of your accommodation and care. The amount that you will need to pay will depend on your assets and income.Read more: About the cost of aged care homes