Contributing Author – Creator of VillageGuru

Rachel Lane

Rachel Lane is the Principal of Aged Care Gurus, where she leads a national network of specialist advisers helping families understand aged care costs, funding structures, and financial implications.

ABOUT RACHEL

Rachel Lane is one of Australia’s leading experts in aged care and retirement living, specialising in the financial aspects of navigating care decisions.

She is the Principal of Aged Care Gurus, where she leads a national network of specialist advisers helping families understand aged care costs, funding structures, and financial implications.

Rachel is widely recognised for her ability to simplify complex aged care financial systems, including means testing, accommodation payments, and retirement living decisions. Her insights are regularly featured in major publications such as the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and Brisbane Times, and she frequently appears across radio and television.

She is a best-selling co-author (with Noel Whittaker) of books including Aged Care, Who Cares? and Downsizing Made Simple, which guide Australians through later-life financial decisions.

With over 15 years’ experience in the sector and a Master’s in Financial Planning, Rachel is regarded as a trusted authority on the intersection of aged care, retirement living, and financial strategy.

Articles by Rachel

Ageing at Home Cost: Does Support at Home Funding Cover Everything?

Did you know gifting money to your children or grandchildren could affect your Age Pension and aged care fees? Centrelink’s gifting rules can have a bigger impact than many families realise.

Age Pension Gifting Rules: How Much Money Can You Gift?

Did you know gifting money to your children or grandchildren could affect your Age Pension and aged care fees? Centrelink’s gifting rules can have a bigger impact than many families realise.