Stephanie Burdett
Stephanie writes Aged Care Decisions’ articles and guides on aged care, covering Support at Home, residential care, fees and government funding, for older Australians and the families helping them.
- Author of 80+ articles
- Griffith University
- Contributor, Australian Carers Guide
ABOUT STEPHANIE
Stephanie Burdett writes about aged care for people who are working it out for the first time.
She covers the practical questions that come up along the way, from recognising that a parent needs help through to understanding what it will cost. She works from Department of Health and Aged Care guidance, Services Australia material and My Aged Care, and updates her articles as the rules change.
Stephanie also writes for the Australian Carers Guide.
Before specialising in aged care, she worked across health, finance and education, and taught journalism and communication at Griffith University. That background shapes her approach. She starts with the question the reader is really asking, provides a clear next step, and is upfront about what funding will not cover.
At Aged Care Decisions, she writes to help older Australians and their families understand their options and know what to ask next.
Articles by Stephanie
Your Support at Home Notice of Decision Letter Explained
Your Notice of Decision confirms your Support at Home approval, not your funding. Find out what the letter means and what to do next.
Aged Care Assessment Review: You Have 28 Days to Request One
Not satisfied with the outcome of your aged care assessment? You have 28 days to request a review. We explain what to include, how internal reviews work and when reassessment may be more appropriate.
What Is the Club Sandwich Generation?
What is the club sandwich generation? The term describes people supporting three or more generations at once, most often an ageing parent plus a grandchild or an adult child. It’s usually associated with people in their 50s and 60s.
Aged Care for Elderly Parents: How to Coordinate Care for Two Parents
When both parents need aged care, each needs their own assessment. See how sandwich generation families can fit two care arrangements together.
The Integrated Assessment Tool Explained: How Your Assessment Affects Your Support at Home Funding and Wait Time
The Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) is the tool your assessor uses to record your care needs and circumstances. Find out how it affects your funding and place in the priority system.
Sandwich Generation Caregiving: Caring for an Ageing Parent from Another City or State
Sandwich generation caregiving from another city or state can be managed with the right plan. Learn how to arrange care, compare providers and stay involved remotely.