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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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?
Moving into Aged Care: Does it Affect Your Pension?
Moving into aged care doesn’t automatically mean losing your Age Pension. Find out how your former home, RAD payments, and couple status impact pension rules so you can make confident, informed financial decisions for your future care.
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.
Moving from a Transitioned HCP Level to a Higher Support at Home Classification
If your care needs increase on a Transitioned Home Care Package level, you can request a Support Plan Review through My Aged Care at any time without losing your No Worse Off status.
Managing Home Support When Your Partner Moves Into Aged Care
Moving into an aged care home doesn’t impact your partner’s Support at Home funding, as care is assessed individually. Centrelink will classify you as an “illness separated couple”, entitling both to the higher single Age Pension rate while keeping the family home protected.
How Personal Care Contributions Will Work from October 2026
From 1 October 2026, the Australian Government will fully fund personal care services under Support at Home. Showering, dressing and continence care will move from the independence category to clinical care.