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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How 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.
Can I Use My Support at Home Funding if I Live in a Retirement Village?
Did you know you can access Support at Home funding if you live in a retirement village? Many retirement villages provide these services or in some cases, you may use an external provider.
5 Things the Best Aged Care Homes Do Differently (And How to Spot Them)
Moving a partner or parent into care is emotionally challenging. Navigate this transition with confidence using our guide to trauma-informed support, preparation checklists, and building partnerships with care staff.
How the Age Pension Affects Aged Care Fees
The Australian Government has just announced a welcome increase to the Age Pension but what does that mean for your Aged Care Fees? Find out what’s changing, why and what (if anything) you need to do.