# 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.


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## Pages

- [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/)
- [Diabetes Home Care Services](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/homecare/conditions/diabetes/)
- [Multiple Sclerosis Home Care](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/homecare/conditions/multiple-sclerosis/)
- [Parkinson’s Home Care Services](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/homecare/conditions/parkinsons-disease/)
- [Alzheimer’s & Dementia Home Care](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/homecare/conditions/dementia-and-alzheimers/)
- [Home Care for Veterans / DVA](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/homecare/conditions/dva-and-veterans/)
- [Home Care For Stroke Patients](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/homecare/conditions/stroke/)
- [Post Surgery Home Care](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/homecare/conditions/post-surgery/)
- [The New Aged Care Act: Residential Aged Care](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/aged-care/new-aged-care-act-residential-aged-care/)
- [Provider Terms](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/provider-terms-2025/)
- [Support at Home Program: Everything You Need to Know](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/homecare/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/affiliate-area/)
- [Articles](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/articles/)
- [Aged Care Information Hub](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/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/)
- [Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) Calculator](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/an-acc-calculator/)
- [App Privacy Policy](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/app-privacy-policy/)
- [Newsletter Subscription Collection Notice](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/newsletter-subscription-collection-notice/)
- [2025 Travel Voucher Gift Competition Terms and Conditions](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/2025-travel-voucher-gift-competition-terms-and-conditions/)
- [Refer A Friend - Terms and Conditions](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/refer-a-new-friend-terms-and-conditions/)
- [Mobile App Terms of Use](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/mobile-app-terms-of-use/)
- [Privacy Collection Notice](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/privacy-collection-notice/)
- [Voluntary Code of Conduct](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/voluntary-code-of-conduct/)
- [Terms](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/terms/)
- [Provider Terms](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/provider-terms/)
- [Refer A Friend](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/refer-a-new-friend/)
- [FAQs](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/faq/)
- [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/about/)
- [How we Work?](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/how-we-work/)
- [Home](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/)
- [Sample Page](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/sample-page/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/privacy-policy/)

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## Posts

- [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-proivider/)
- [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 at Home: Support at Home 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 (What is & isn’t Covered)](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 Classifications 3 and 4: Advanced Care](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-classifications-3-and-4-advanced-care/)
- [New Home, Same Care - Ensuring Continuity During Relocation](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/new-home-same-care-ensuring-continuity-during-relocation/)
- [Support at Home Classifications 5 and 6: Advanced In-Home Care for Complex Needs](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-classifications-5-and-6-advanced-in-home-care-for-complex-needs/)
- [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/)
- [SAH classifications 7 and 8: Maximum Support for Critical Needs](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/sah-classifications-7-and-8-maximum-support-for-critical-needs/)
- [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-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/)
- [Home Care Package Level 2 | Must Read Guide](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/home-care-package-level-2/)
- [Home Care Package Level 3 | Must Read Guide](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/home-care-package-level-3/)
- [Home Care Package Level 4 | Must Read Guide](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/home-care-package-level-4/)
- [Home Care Package Level 1 | Must Read Guide](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/home-care-package-level-1/)
- [My Aged Care Online Account | A Simple Guide](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/my-aged-care-online-account/)
- [How to get respite care | govt-funded short-term residential respite](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/how-can-i-get-subsidised-respite-care/)
- [How to choose a residential aged care facility](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/what-to-consider-when-choosing-an-aged-care-provider/)
- [All about the Carer Payment for aged care](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/carers-payment-allowance-for-aged-care/)
- [What is a My Aged Care Representative? | How to become one](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/what-is-a-my-aged-care-representative/)
- [Do I need to sell my home to pay for aged care?](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/do-i-need-to-sell-my-home-if-im-going-into-aged-care/)
- [Frequently Asked Questions about Home Care Packages](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/frequently-asked-questions-about-home-care-packages/)
- [Free Services and Discounts for Seniors | 2025 Guide](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/discounts-supports-for-australian-seniors/)
- [What can I spend my Aged Care Package on? (Avoid Common Traps)](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/what-can-my-home-care-package-be-used-for/)
- [Who is eligible for a Home Care Package?](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/who-is-eligible-for-a-home-care-package/)
- [Home care supplements - are you eligible for additional support?](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/are-you-eligible-for-home-care-supplements/)
- [Home Care Package levels 1-4: the support delivered at each level](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-delivered-by-home-care-package-levels-1-4/)
- [Home Care Package Changes 2025](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-program-update/)
- [12 things you should notice about elderly loved ones](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/12-things-to-notice-about-elderly-loved-ones/)
- [Starting the conversation about aged care](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/aged-care-conversation/)
- [What is duty of care in aged care?](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/what-is-duty-of-care-in-aged-care/)
- [Dementia | How to Reduce Your Risk](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/dementia-how-to-reduce-your-risk/)
- [Voting assistance for senior Australians | election support options](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/election-support-for-older-australians/)
- [How much does a Home Care Package cost?](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/how-much-does-a-home-care-package-cost/)
- [How Home Care Packages Work](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/home-care-packages-and-how-they-work/)
- [Home Care Package Guidelines](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/home-care-package-guidelines/)
- [Short-term Respite Care | Five Important Facts](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-short-term-respite-care/)
- [How to Prepare for an ACAT Assessment](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/how-to-prepare-for-an-acat-assessment/)
- [Support at Home program: Key reforms & changes coming to aged care in 2025](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/support-at-home-aged-care-reforms/)
- [What is a Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD)?](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/what-is-a-rad/)
- [How much does a nursing home cost in Australia?](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/how-much-does-a-nursing-home-cost-in-australia/)
- [ACAT Assessment Guide – how to apply for aged care funding](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/acat-assessment-guide/)
- [How to choose the best home care provider for your needs](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/how-to-choose-a-home-care-provider/)
- [10 ways to SAVE money while getting BETTER in-home care](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/save-money-get-better-value-from-home-care-package/)
- [How, where and why to contact My Aged Care](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/my-aged-care-contact-information/)
- [Transition Care can help you recover after being in hospital](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/transition-care-program/)
- [The documents you need to prepare for aged care](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/documents-to-prepare-for-aged-care/)
- [Bianca Dye's home care journey with Aged Care Decisions](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/bianca-and-annie-home-care-journey/)
- [Can't afford aged care? | Financial support for seniors](https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/what-happens-if-you-cant-afford-aged-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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