Age Care Resource
Your Hub for NDIS Choice, Control, and Clarity
Maximize your independence by taking full advantage of our streamlined service directory and participant resources.
My Aged Care changes to cost of personal care from 1 October 2026
From 1 October 2026, the government fully funds personal care (such as help showering and dressing), so it won't cost you anything.
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Residential Care — moving into an aged care home, costs, and what to expect
When living at home is no longer the right fit, a residential aged care home may be the answer. Here's how to get in, what you'll pay, and the help available, in plain English.
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What does that mean in My Aged Care?
Aged care is full of jargon, acronyms and official-sounding names. Here's what they all actually mean, in everyday language. Keep this handy as you go.
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The new Aged Care Act: What families and providers need to know
Australia’s new Aged Care Act commenced on 1 November 2025, introducing a rights-based framework that places a legally enforceable Statement of Rights at the centre of aged care. It strengthens provider governance, safety, transparency and accountability, while introducing new registration categories and updated Quality Standards. Support at Home has replaced Home Care Packages, with further rules and transitions continuing through 2026 and CHSP remaining in place until at least July 2027.
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My Aged Care - An overview in 2026
If someone has just told you to "look into aged care" and you have no idea where to begin, this is the page for you. No jargon, just the big picture.
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How to Apply for My Aged Care - A Quickstart Guide
A plain-English guide to getting government-funded aged care, including the phone numbers you'll actually need and what to ask.
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My Aged Care Help for Parents and Carers
Caring for someone is one of the most generous things you can do, and it's also hard. There is real, free support for you, not just for the person you care for.
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Our Preferred NDIS Plan Manager
Plan Hero Plan Management is our preferred NDIS Plan Manager because they are independent, specialist Plan Managers who have both lived experience and expert NDIS knowledge. Plan Management is all they do!
Plan Hero helps you keep your funding organised and on track within each funding period, so you don’t overspend or leave funds unused. They make sure providers are paid on time and help you stay on top of your budget. Their team is easy to reach, with clear, direct communication and no waiting on hold (ever).
Plan Hero gives you the support you need to use your NDIS funding with confidence.