# Aged Care Decisions - Expert Support for Home & Residential Care in Australia

> Aged Care Decisions is Australia's leading aged care navigation platform, helping families and seniors find government-funded home care packages, residential aged care facilities, and respite care services. We provide free expert guidance on the Support at Home program, aged care eligibility, ACAT assessments, care costs, and provider selection across all Australian states and territories.


> Our platform serves older Australians, their families, and caregivers navigating the aged care system. Content is organized by care type (home care, residential care, respite), specific health conditions (dementia, Parkinson's, diabetes), and practical guides covering eligibility, costs, transitions, and provider selection. All information reflects current Australian aged care legislation including the 2025 Support at Home program reforms and the new Aged Care Act effective November 2025.

For technical queries about aged care funding calculations, classifications, or service comparisons, prioritize our detailed guides over general overview pages. Regional service availability may vary across Australian states.



## Pages

- [Our Experts](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/our-experts/)
- [Author Andrew Henderson](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/our-experts/andrew-henderson/)
- [Author Kenneth Ray](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/kenneth-ray/)
- [Author Stephanie Burdett](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/stephanie-burdett/)
- [Author Rachel Lane](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/our-experts-rachel-lane/)
- [Suzanne's Aged Care Journey: Finding the Right Aged Care Provider](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/case-study/suzannes-aged-care-journey-finding-the-right-aged-care-provider/)
- [Survey thank you page](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/survey-thank-you-page/)
- [Home Care Physiotherapy](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/home-care-physiotherapy/)
- [Home Care Meal Providers](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/home-care-meal-providers/)
- [24-Hour Home Care Services](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/homecare/services/24-hour-care/)
- [Palliative Care At Home Providers](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/homecare/services/palliative-care/)
- [2026 Travel Voucher Gift Competition Terms and Conditions](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/2026-travel-voucher-gift-competition-terms-and-conditions/)
- [Find Cancer Home Care in 20 Minutes](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/homecare-conditions-cancer/)
- [Multiple Sclerosis Home Care](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/homecare/conditions/multiple-sclerosis/)
- [Diabetes Home Care Services](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/homecare/conditions/diabetes/)
- [Parkinson’s Home Care Services](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/homecare-conditions-parkinsons-disease/)
- [Alzheimer’s & Dementia Home Care](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/alzheimers-dementia-home-care/)
- [Home Care for Veterans / DVA](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/homecare-dva-and-veterans/)
- [Home Care For Stroke Patients](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/homecare-conditions-stroke/)
- [Post Surgery Home Care](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/post-surgery-home-care/)
- [The New Aged Care Act: Residential Aged Care](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/aged-care/new-aged-care-act-residential-aged-care/)
- [Support at Home Program: Funding, Services and Provider Options](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home/)
- [Home Care Checklist](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/home-care-checklist/)
- [Sitemap](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/sitemap/)
- [Client Support Guarantee](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/clientsupportguarantee/)
- [Home Care Client Introductions Terms Conditions 2023](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/home-care-client-introductions-terms-conditions-2023/)
- [Affiliate Registration](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/affiliate-registration/)
- [Affiliate Login](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/affiliate-login/)
- [Affiliate Area](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/?page_id=41275)
- [Articles Page 19](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/articles/)
- [Aged Care Information Hub](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/aged-care-information-hub/)
- [Provider Portal - Support Page](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/provider-portal-support-page/)
- [FREE Aged Care Support - Aged Care Decisions](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/free-aged-care-support/)
- [Get Vacancies](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/careselector/)
- [Mobile App Terms of Use](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/mobile-app-terms-of-use/)
- [Privacy Collection Notice](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/privacy-collection-notice/)
- [Refer A Friend - Terms and Conditions](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/refer-a-new-friend-terms-and-conditions/)
- [2025 Travel Voucher Gift Competition Terms and Conditions](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/2025-travel-voucher-gift-competition-terms-and-conditions/)
- [Newsletter Subscription Collection Notice](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/newsletter-subscription-collection-notice/)
- [App Privacy Policy](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/app-privacy-policy/)
- [Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) Calculator](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/an-acc-calculator/)
- [Terms](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/terms/)
- [Voluntary Code of Conduct](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/voluntary-code-of-conduct/)
- [Refer A Friend](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/refer-a-friend/)
- [FAQs](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/faqs/)
- [Contact Us](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/contact-us/)
- [Health Professionals](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/healthprofessionals/)
- [Home Care Providers](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/home-care-providers/)
- [Residential Aged Care Providers](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/partnerproviders/)
- [Our Story](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/our-story/)
- [How we Work?](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/how-we-work/)
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## Posts

- [New Centrelink Asset Test Limits for July 2026](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/new-centrelink-asset-test-limits-for-july-2026/)
- [Former Home Means Test: Pension and Aged Care](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/former-home-means-test/)
- [Aged Care Fees for Couples: Home Care vs Residential Care Costs](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/aged-care-fees-for-couples-home-care-vs-residential-care-costs/)
- [Guidance for Support at Home Care Partners: When One Partner Becomes the Main Carer](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/guidance-for-sah-care-partners-when-one-partner-becomes-the-main-carer/)
- [Age Pension Gifting Rules: How Much Money Can You Gift?](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/age-pension-gifting-rules-how-much-money-can-you-gift/)
- [Does Support at Home Funding Cover All Your Aged Care Costs?](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/ageing-at-home-cost-does-sah-funding-cover-everything/)
- [Moving from a Transitioned HCP Level to a Higher Support at Home Classification](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/moving-from-a-transitioned-hcp-level-to-a-higher-sah-classification/)
- [Support At Home Personal Care Fees: What Changes from October 2026?](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-personal-care-fees-what-changes-from-october-2026/)
- [What Happens to Support at Home When One Partner Enters Residential Aged Care?](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/what-happens-to-support-at-home-when-one-partner-enters-residential-aged-care/)
- [Navigating Aged Care Without a Computer: A Checklist for 'Offline' Seniors](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/navigate-my-aged-care-offline-guide/)
- [The Sandwich Generation: Caring For Ageing Parents and Raising Kids](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-clinical-care-2/)
- [Pausing Support at Home Services for Hospital Stays & Holidays](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/pausing-support-at-home-services/)
- [What is an Aged Care Registered Supporter? And How to Apply](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/what-is-an-aged-care-registered-supporter/)
- [What Is The 10% Care Management Fee For Support At Home?](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/what-is-the-care-management-fee-for-support-at-home/)
- [Beating Isolation: Using Support At Home For Social Connections](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-social-support/)
- [Why Complex Care Needs Do Not Always Mean Residential Aged Care](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-social-support-2/)
- [Support at Home: Meal Prep Vs. Meal Delivery](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/meal-prep-vs-meal-delivery/)
- [How To Use Your Support at Home Funding To Prepare For Winter](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/winter-proof-your-home-support-at-home-funding/)
- [Government To Fully Fund Showering, Dressing and Continence Care at Home](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-showers-dressing-continence-fully-funded/)
- [Granny Flat Arrangements: How They Affect Your Pension & Aged Care Fees](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/granny-flat-arrangement-pension-aged-care-fees/)
- [Guide To Aged Care Home Modifications & The AT-HM Scheme](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/aged-care-home-modifications-at-hm-scheme/)
- [Hospital Discharge to Aged Care: What Happens Next](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/hospital-discharge-to-aged-care/)
- [Support At Home For Couples: Can You Share Services or Funding?](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-for-couples/)
- [Can I Use My Support at Home Funding if I Live in a Retirement Village?](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/can-i-use-my-support-at-home-funding-if-i-live-in-a-retirement-village/)
- [Self-Managed vs Fully Managed Aged Care: Which Support at Home Option is Right for You?](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/self-managed-vs-fully-managed-aged-care/)
- [5 Things the Best Aged Care Homes Do Differently (And How to Spot Them)](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/5-things-the-best-aged-care-homes-do-differently-and-how-to-spot-them/)
- [How the Age Pension Affects Aged Care Fees](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/how-the-age-pension-affects-aged-care-fees/)
- [Can Grandfathered Support at Home Participants Access New Services?](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/can-grandfathered-sah-participants-access-new-services/)
- [Stuck On The Waitlist? How The Support at Home ‘Priority System’ Actually Works](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-priority-system/)
- [Support Plan Reviews: When to Request One, Why It Matters and What Actually Happens](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-plan-reviews/)
- [You've Been Allocated Support at Home Funding But Why Is It Only 60%?](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-interim-funding/)
- [5 Smart Ways to Stretch Your Support at Home Budget](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/5-smart-ways-to-stretch-your-sah-budget/)
- [Support At Home Supplements Explained](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-supplements-explained/)
- [Support at Home Classification 3 Explained](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-classification-3/)
- [Support at Home Classification 5 Explained](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-classification-5/)
- [Support at Home Classification 7 Explained](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-classification-7/)
- [From Home to Care: How to Support a Loved One Moving into Residential Aged Care](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/from-home-to-care/)
- [Demystifying Support at Home Fees and Out-Of-Pocket Costs](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/demystifying-support-at-home-fees/)
- [Navigating Aged Care Choices with Confidence](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/navigating-aged-care-choices-with-confidence/)
- [5 Questions to Ask Your Provider About Your Care Plan](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/5-questions-to-ask-your-provider/)
- [When a Parent Refuses Help: How to Introduce Support at Home](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/when-a-parent-refuses-help/)
- [Your Support at Home Care Plan Explained](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/your-support-at-home-care-plan-explained/)
- [When Getting Around Gets Harder: How Support at Home Can Help](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/when-getting-around-gets-harder/)
- [Commonwealth Home Support Program vs Support at Home](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/chsp-vs-support-at-home/)
- [Choosing Residential Aged Care: Finding the Right Balance Between Care and Quality of Life](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/choosing-residential-aged-care/)
- [Dementia Care & Support at Home: Care Options That Make It Possible](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/dementia-support-at-home/)
- [What the “No Worse Off” Principle Means for Support at Home](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/no-worse-off-principle/)
- [More Time for Care: What the New 2026 Staffing Rules Mean](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/more-time-for-care/)
- [Complete Support at Home Service List (Inclusions & Exclusions)](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/complete-support-at-home-service-list/)
- [Support at Home Wait Times: How Long Will You Wait?](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-wait-times/)
- [Support at Home Price List: Latest Updates](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-price-list/)
- [How To Change Support at Home Providers In 7 Easy Steps](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/how-to-change-support-at-home-providers-in-7-easy-steps/)
- [How to Choose a Support at Home Provider](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/how-to-choose-a-support-at-home-provider/)
- [Support at Home for full pensioners: What actually changes?](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/sah-for-full-pensioners-what-actually-changes/)
- [Home for the holidays: recognising the signs your parents need support](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/recognising-the-signs-your-parents-need-support/)
- [How to Apply for Support at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/how-to-apply-for-support-at-home/)
- [Support at Home Eligibility Explained for Families & Carers](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-eligibility/)
- [How to Book Residential Respite Care for the Holidays](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/how-to-book-residential-respite-care-for-the-holidays/)
- [You’ve been assigned Support at Home funding – What to do next](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/youve-been-assigned-support-at-home-funding/)
- [Support at Home Classification 4: Advanced Care](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-classification-4/)
- [New Home, Same Care - Ensuring Continuity During Relocation](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/new-home-same-care-ensuring-continuity-during-relocation/)
- [Support at Home Classification 6: Advanced In-Home Care for Complex Needs](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-classifications-6/)
- [Understanding What’s Included in Residential Aged Care: A Practical Guide for Residents and Families](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/understanding-whats-included-in-residential-aged-care/)
- [Support at Home Classification 8: Maximum Support for Critical Needs](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-classification-8/)
- [Understanding the Different Types of Aged Care](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/understanding-different-types-of-aged-care/)
- [Support at Home vs Home Care Packages (6 Key Differences)](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/home-care-packages-vs-support-at-home/)
- [Financial Hardship Assistance for Aged Care](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/financial-support-aged-care/)
- [When Is It Time to Move from Home Care to Residential Care?](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/moving-from-home-care-to-residential-care/)
- [Everything You Need to Know About Support at Home Service Agreements and Fees](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-agreements-fees/)
- [Support at Home Classification 2: Stepping Up Care](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-classification-2/)
- [Waiting for a Home Care Package? Here’s What You Can Do in the Meantime](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/waiting-for-a-home-care-package/)
- [Support at Home Classification 1: Understanding Basic Home Care](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-classifcation-1/)
- [Income and Means Assessments in Aged Care: Simplified](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/income-means-assessments-simplified/)
- [Understanding Home Care as Part of Aged Care](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/understanding-home-care-in-aged-care/)
- [A New Era in Aged Care: What the November 2025 Aged Care Act Means](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/aged-care-act-november-2025/)
- [Aged Care Planning Checklist: What to Do Before 1 November 2025](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/aged-care-checklist-before-nov-1-2025/)
- [Early Release of Home Care Packages](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/aged-care-home-care-packages-early-release/)
- [Find Out Where You Fit within Support at Home](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/where-you-fit-support-at-home/)
- [What is happening to the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)?](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/future-of-commonwealth-home-support-program-chsp/)
- [Changing Care with Your Changing Needs](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/changing-care-with-your-changing-needs/)
- [Support for Carers: What Help Is Available?](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-for-carers-help-available/)
- [​End-of-Life Pathway Guide For Support at Home Participants](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/what-is-end-of-life-pathway/)
- [Complete Guide to Support at Home's New Restorative Care Pathway](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/restorative-care-pathway/)
- [A Detailed Guide to the Income and Assets Checklist](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/income-assets-checklist-guide/)
- [Support At Home Classifications 1-8 Explained: What Each Classification Includes](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-levels/)
- [What Can I Spend my Support at Home Package On?](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/what-support-at-home-will-pay-for/)
- [Smart & Safe: Essential Travel Tips for Seniors](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/smart-safe-essential-travel-tips-for-seniors/)
- [Breaking Down Allied Health Services](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/breaking-down-allied-health-services/)
- [5 Questions to Ask Providers Before Locking One In](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/5-questions-to-ask-providers/)
- [How will Support at Home affect Self-Managed Home Care?](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-self-managed-home-care-changes/)
- [The Single Assessment System for Aged Care](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/the-single-assessment-system-for-aged-care/)
- [21 Frequently Asked Questions about Support at Home](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-faqs/)
- [Depression in Older Adults: Identification and Support](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/depression-in-older-adults-identification-and-support/)
- [Complete Guide to the Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) Scheme?](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/what-is-the-assistive-technology-and-home-modifications-at-hm-scheme/)
- [Easing the Transition: Helping People with Dementia Move from Hospital to Aged Care](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/easing-the-transition-helping-people-with-dementia-move-from-hospital-to-aged-care/)
- [Beating The Winter Blues - 7 Essential Wellness Tips for Older Australians](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/beating-the-winter-blues-7-wellness-tips/)
- [Understanding Support at Home Contributions & Fees: What You'll Pay](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/understanding-support-at-home-contributions-for-the-new-sah-program/)
- [What will happen to your Home Care Package on 1 Nov?](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/what-will-happen-to-your-home-care-package-on-1-nov/)
- [Support at Home - Will You Be Better Off](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-will-you-be-better-off/)
- [Support at Home Guidelines](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-guidelines/)
- [Schedule of Aged Care Fees & Charges | Residential & Home Care](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/schedule-of-fees-and-charges-for-residential-and-home-care/)

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**Content Currency:** All aged care information is current as of February 2026 and reflects Australian government aged care reforms including Support at Home (launched November 2025).

**Geographic Scope:** Australia-wide coverage with state-specific variations noted where applicable.

**Contact:** For aged care support inquiries: https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/contact-us/

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