The decision to enter aged care can be difficult, but a new range of tools and services helps to simplify the process.
The best place to start is at the My Aged Care website.
The Department of Human Services’ Financial Information Service can also help you to understand the financial aspects of aged care.
If you are thinking of entering an aged care facility or getting help with living at home, the Department of Human Services may be able to help with the costs.
The Department of Human Services has made vast improvements to the aged care forms this year. These forms have been significantly trimmed back in size and the front page now makes it clearer who needs to complete them.