Tag: Ageing at Home

Most investors quote gross rental yield and get a nasty surprise. Here's the difference between gross and net yield, how to calculate each, and why net is the only number that really matters.
The government's $3.7 billion aged care package is welcome, but the sector says it's less than half of what's needed. Here's what the money delivers, what it doesn't, and what it means for families.

100,000 Australians Are Still Waiting for Home Care. Here’s How to Move Up the Queue

The home care waiting list has fallen sharply, but around 100,000 older Australians are still waiting, some for a year. Here's what the numbers really show and the practical steps that can move you up the queue.

From October, You Won’t Pay a Cent for This Aged Care Service. Here’s What Changes

From 1 October 2026, the Australian Government will fully fund personal care under Support at Home, meaning help with bathing, dressing and mobility becomes free. Here's who benefits and what to check.

The $6,000 Aged Care Pathway Most Families Haven’t Heard Of

Inside Support at Home sit two dedicated funding pathways most families never hear about, including up to $6,000 of allied health support to rebuild independence. Here's what they are and how to ask for them.

Stuck on the Support at Home Waitlist What the Queue Really Means and What to Do

More than 100,000 older Australians are waiting for home care approval. Here's how the Support at Home queue actually works, where wait times sit right now, and the practical steps that protect your position.

Falls Detection Technology How Smart Devices Are Helping Older Australians Stay Home Longer

From fall-detecting smartwatches to radar sensors that watch over a home without cameras, technology is transforming safety for older Australians. Here's what's available and how it can be funded.

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