Centrelink and Aged Care

  Centrelink is a government agency that provides income support and other assistance to older Australians. Centrelink is part of Services Australia and coordinates the allocation and payment of the aged pension in Australia. You need to contact Centrelink to...

How much does a Home Care Package cost?

If daily tasks such as grocery shopping, showering, or cleaning have become a bit difficult, you or your loved one may be eligible for a government subsidised Home Care Package.  But how much does a Home Care Package cost? Let’s look at the out-of-pocket costs you may...

How Home Care Packages Work

Find out how Home Care Packages work, and how you can get one. What is a Home Care Package? Home Care Packages provide government funding to help older Australians access home care services. More than 285,000 government funded Home Care Packages help seniors keep...