Our Experts
Our expert team brings together extensive experience and specialist knowledge across aged care, home care, aged care finance, service delivery and family support.
Our experts combine industry experience with practical insight to help Australians better understand their care options, navigate complex decisions and access reliable information when it matters most.
Andrew Henderson
CEO & Co-Founder
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Kenneth Ray
COO & Co-Founder
Co-founder and COO of Aged Care Decisions, guiding the strategy behind Australia’s largest aged care placement service.
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Stephanie Burdett
Content Writer
The writer behind the articles, guides and resources at Aged Care Decisions — making complex information clear and genuinely useful.
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Rachel Lane
Contributing Author · Aged Care Gurus Principal
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A Step-By-Step Guide to Completing Form SA456: Support at Home Calculation of Your Cost of Care
The Support at Home Calculation of Your Cost of Care form (SA456) is the form Services Australia uses to assess your income and assets for Support at Home. It determines how much you pay and how much the government subsidises your care. We’ve put together this step-by-step guide to help you complete it.
Aged Care Decisions Featured in National Media Coverage
Aged Care Decisions has recently been featured in national and regional media coverage, highlighting the importance of informed decision-making when navigating aged care.
Is Aged Care Advice Worth the Cost?
Is aged care financial advice worth the cost? Specialist advice may reduce fees, protect pension entitlements and help families make the right choices when it comes to planning aged care.
New Centrelink Asset Test Limits for July 2026
Each 1 July, the government indexes a range of Centrelink thresholds to keep pace with the cost of living. This round focuses on income limits and thresholds, and affects Aged Pension and Aged care costs.
Aged Care Fees for Couples: Home Care vs Residential Care Costs
When one partner moves into residential care is it more cost effective for the partner at home to get Support at Home funding or pay for private care?
Former Home Means Test: Pension and Aged Care
What is the former home means test? Understand how your family home is assessed for Age Pension and aged care fees, the protected person rules and RAD impacts.
Guidance for Support at Home Care Partners: When One Partner Becomes the Main Carer
When one partner has more complex care needs, the other often steps into role of primary carer. This shift can affect energy levels, daily routines and peace of mind for both people. Learn what support is available.
What You May Still Need to Pay Under Support at Home?
Support at Home funding covers a range of aged care services but it does come with co-contributions and associated costs.
Understanding How Gifting Can Affect Your Age Pension
Did you know giving money to your family could affect your Age Pension and aged care fees? Learn more about Centrelink’s gifting rules.