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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What is an Aged Care Registered Supporter? And How to Apply
A Registered Supporter is someone chosen to help an older person make and communicate aged care decisions. This article explains who can be one, how to apply through My Aged Care, consent rules and what happens if the person cannot consent.
Choosing Between Meal Preparation and Delivered Meals at Home
Are you trying to stretch your Support at Home funding further? Discover the real differences in cost and benefits between in-home meal preparation and meal delivery, and learn how to balance both options to maximise your Everyday Living budget.
Government To Fully Fund Showering, Dressing and Continence Care at Home
Older Australians will no longer have to pay co-payments for showering, dressing and continence care under Support at Home once the new rules begin in October 2026. This change will make essential personal care at home more affordable and free up more funding for other supports.
Practical Ways to Use Your Support at Home Funding to Prepare For Winter
Did you know your Support at Home quarterly budget is flexible? Find out how to adjust your service mix for winter, including seasonal home maintenance, indoor support, and meal delivery.
Guide To Aged Care Home Modifications & The AT-HM Scheme
The Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (AT-HM) scheme provides upfront, separate funding under the Support at Home program. Discover who is eligible, what equipment is covered and how to apply for Aged Care home modifications.
Granny Flat Arrangements: How They Affect Your Pension & Aged Care Fees
Moving into a granny flat with family is a major financial shift that can significantly impact your Age Pension and aged care fees. Learn how Centrelink assesses granny flat interests, how it affects your aged care eligibility, and why formal agreements protect everyone
Hospital Discharge to Aged Care: What Happens Next
When an older person is discharged from hospital, the hospital team must ensure a safe discharge plan is in place. Most aged care services require an assessment under the Single Assessment System via My Aged Care. Requesting this assessment while still in hospital reduces delays and helps families access appropriate short or long term care.
Support At Home For Couples: Can You Share Services or Funding?
When both partners need home care, it can be hard to know how Support at Home works for couples. Each person is assessed separately and receives their own budget, even if you live together. Knowing how assessments, fees and shared services work can help couples plan care more smoothly and get better value at home.
Self-Managed vs Fully Managed Aged Care: Which Support at Home Option is Right for You?
Choosing between self-managed and fully managed Support at Home care means balancing control, cost and responsibility. This guide explains what care management includes and helps families decide which aged care option best fits their needs.