by Stephanie Allen | Dec 22, 2023 | Blog, Costs & Payments
The Australian Government’s Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential and Home Care is updated quarterly. The following summary of fees and charges for residential aged care is based the latest update om 1 January 2024 The amount you will pay for aged care is...
by Stephanie Allen | Dec 22, 2023 | Blog, Costs & Payments
An ACAT assessment is one of the first steps you need to take to access some government funded aged care support in Australia. Let’s look at how ACAT assessments work, and how you can apply to be assessed. What is an ACAT assessment? ACAT stands for Aged Care...
by Andrea Alvarez | Jun 17, 2022 | Blog, Costs & Payments, Finances
What is a reverse mortgage? A reverse mortgage is just like a regular home loan, however it has been designed especially for the needs of seniors. It allows Australians aged 60 and over to release some of the equity in their home to live a better retirement. No...
by Andrea Alvarez | Jun 17, 2022 | Blog, Costs & Payments, Finances, Government Policy
Part 3: Changes to In-Home Care Funding The Australian government has made significant changes to the way they will fund aged care beginning July 1, 2014. In this three-part series, we explain the changes and how they may affect you and your loved ones. The first...
by Andrea Alvarez | Jun 17, 2022 | Blog, Costs & Payments, Government Policy
One of our eagle-eyed team members here at Aged Care Reviews noticed reports yesterday that a prominent aged care operator will voluntarily roll out ‘consumer directed care’ for aged care facility residents. What is ‘Consumer Directed Care’ Put simply, as we’ve...