help with aged care homes > What does aged care cost?
The Australian Government pays subsidies to aged care homes to make sure that care fees are affordable for everyone. On average, the government currently contributes around $42 880 a year for people who need high-level care and $15 565 for those who need low-level care.

 help with aged care homes > Costs in aged care homes
If you have been assessed as needing care in an aged care home, the Australian Government may contribute to the cost of your accommodation and care. The amount that you will need to pay will depend on your assets and income.

 help with aged care homes > Types of costs in aged care homes
There are currently 2.7 million people who are aged 65 years or more, and this number will more than double in the next 30 years. To meet the increasing demand for aged care and its high cost to the taxpayer, people entering aged care homes are being asked to make a contribution towards the cost of their care, if they can afford to.

 help with aged care homes > Home suitability checklist
All the questions you should ask about: standards, location & access, accommodation, meals & routines, social & cultural, care & health, costs and inspecting a home.

 help with aged care homes > What will I pay?
The fees and charges payable are linked to your income and assets, whether or not you are a pensioner, and your level of care. You need to be clear about your status as a pensioner or non-pensioner and may need to complete an asset assessment.

 help staying at home > Veterans Home Care
Veterans’ Home Care (VHC) services are similar to HACC services, and include domestic assistance, personal care, safety-related home and garden maintenance and respite care.

 help staying at home > Help to stay at home for veterans
Veterans’ Home Care (VHC) services are similar to Home and Community Care (HACC) services. They include domestic assistance, personal care, home and garden maintenance and respite care.

 where to start > Veterans
The following information is for Veterans: help staying at home, eligibility, cost, rights and responsibilities, standards of care, complaint resolution, extra help for war veterans, and information about aged care homes.

 where to start > Who pays for aged care?
This page discusses paying for community care and paying for an aged care home and the relevant subsidies and responsibilities.

 help staying at home > Costs for different types of care
Costs for the community care services listed here will vary, according to the kind of help and the number of hours you may need.