If you can’t afford your aged care costs, you can apply for financial hardship assistance. Services Australia determines your eligibility. Financial hardship assistance applies for a finite period. Services Australia will write to you and your service provider to tell you how long it will last. If you need ongoing help, be sure to lodge a new claim before your current assistance ends.
Documents and external links
Learn more about financial hardship. These documents and websites offer help, strategies, and practical information. Brief descriptions are provided for each document or link.
Services Australia financial hardship assistance
Learn about financial hardship assistance eligibility, length of assistance and the steps to claim assistance.
My Aged Care financial hardship assistance
Financial hardship assistance can help you, if for reasons beyond your control, you can’t afford your aged care costs. Read about eligibility criteria and the assessment process on the My Aged Care website.
