Tag: Aged Care Costs

Since 1 October, the NDIA can suspend a plan if a participant doesn't respond to information requests. Here's how the process works, who's most likely to slip through, and what support networks can do.
Many family carers miss out on payments they're entitled to. Here's the difference between Carer Payment and Carer Allowance, how much each pays, and how to claim.

The Aged Care Rule Providers Keep Breaking, and What They Must Tell You About Pricing

The aged care regulator says pricing transparency is one of the most common compliance failures among Support at Home providers. Here's what your provider must tell you, and what to do if they don't.

How Support at Home Contributions Work A Complete Guide to What You’ll Pay

Support at Home contributions confuse almost everyone, means testing, service categories, the lifetime cap, the No Worse Off principle. Here's a complete plain-language guide to what you'll actually pay and why.

Personal Care Becomes Free From October: How to Check What You’ll Pay

From 1 October 2026, personal care like showering and dressing becomes fully government-funded under Support at Home. Here's how to understand what you'll pay, with links to the official cost estimators.

Support at Home Price Caps Start 1 July What They Mean for In-Home Care Costs

From 1 July 2026, government-set price caps apply to all Support at Home services, limiting what providers can charge. Here's what the change means for older Australians receiving care at home.

Free Personal Care From October 2026 What the Support at Home Change Means

From 1 October 2026, personal care services like showering and dressing become fully government-funded under Support at Home, with zero out-of-pocket cost. Here's what's changing and who benefits.

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