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Your My Aged Care Journey - An Overview
Aged care in Australia can feel like a maze, especially since the rules changed in late 2025. These plain-English guides walk you through it, one step at a time, from your very first phone call to understanding exactly what help you can get and what it costs. Start wherever you are.
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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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