My Aged Care

Are you wondering if you can get some help with day-to-day tasks around the house? 

Maybe you need some respite care while your family or carer is away? 

Or perhaps it’s time to look into aged care homes.

What is My Aged Care?

My Aged Care is a national service to help you find out about aged care services. For more information call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or visit the My Aged Care website.

Regional Assessment Service

Before you can access government-subsidised aged care services for the first time, you need to apply for an assessment. As part of My Aged Care, the Regional Assessment Service provides assessments in your home. This is a nationally consistent Assessment Service for older Australians requiring low, basic support at home. To find out if you need an assessment, or if you're eligible see My Aged Care or call 1800 200 422. You can also apply for an assessment online.

TYPES OF CARE

Commonwealth Home Support Program

The program provides entry-level help to older people to stay independent and in their own homes for longer. 

Community and Home Support

  • Domestic assistance - household jobs like cleaning, laundry.
  • Personal care - help with bathing, showering or getting dressed.
  • Home modification - minor installation of safety aids such as alarms, ramps and support rails in your home.
  • Social support - social activities in a community-based setting.
  • Transport - help getting out and about for shopping and appointments

Food services

  • Help with food shopping
  • Help making meals and storing food
  • Assistance with learning to cook
  • Delivering meals to your home

Allied Health Support Services

  • Podiatry (foot care)
  • Care relationships and carer support
  • Respite care (alternative care for you while your carer takes a break)

Short-Term Care

Short-term care provides care and support services for a set period of time. There are three different types of short-term care depending on your needs, but all aim to help you with day-to-day tasks and either restore or maintain your independence.

  • Short-term Restorative Care
  • Transition Care
  • Respite Care

Aged Care Homes 

An aged care home (sometimes known as a nursing home or residential aged care facility) is for older people who can no longer live at home and need ongoing help with everyday tasks or health care. To learn more visit Aged Care Homes.

How can I find out what services are available in my area?

To find local services use the Find a provider tool to see what services are available.

 

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