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 > 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 with aged care homes > Can I have a break?
You can take a holiday away from your aged care home at any time, for up to 52 nights in a financial year. You will continue to pay your usual fees while on leave but, this means you can stay overnight or longer with family or friends without paying an extra fee.

 where to start > Transition care fees
A transition care provider may charge you a fee as a contribution to the cost of your care. The maximum fee is 84 per cent of the basic daily rate of a single pension for care delivered in a live-in setting or 17.5 per cent of the basic daily rate of single pension for care delivered at home.

 help with aged care homes > Compensable residents
You may need to enter an aged care home because of an accident or another event. If you are entitled to compensation, the government may not subsidise your residential care.

 where to start > Transition care
The following aspects of transition care is covered in this section: overview, services provided, care fees, and eligibility.

 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 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.

 where to start > Costs of respite care
This page details all the costs involved with respite care (short-term care). The fee varies depending on what service you are using.

 for carers and family > National Respite for Carers Program
There is lots of assistance available for carers today, including timely, quality information, carer education and support that’s both culturally and linguistically sensitive. If you care for a family member or friend to help them to continue living at home, you may also be interested in respite care opportunities that give you and your carer the chance to take a short break.