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Our national team of advocates is available Monday to Friday 8am–8pm and Saturday 10am-4pm 

Self-advocacy toolkit

What you need to know for better aged care

Self-advocacy or speaking up means having the right information to get the care and support you need. Explore the topics below to start.

Home Aged care costs

Aged care costs

How much you pay for aged care services depends on three main factors; the type of help you require, the provider you choose, and your financial situation.It’s important to do your homework before you choose a provider to ensure you get the aged care you need – at a price you can afford.

By understanding how the various fees, costs and contributions affect each other, you can also avoid unexpected bills. There are a number of tools to help you calculate the cost of your aged care, including My Aged Care’s fee estimator tool.

Explore the different aged care costs topics below.

Home care costs

Making the most of your aged care services

Residential care costs

Making the most of your aged care services

Short-term care costs

Making the most of your aged care services

Financial hardship

Making the most of your aged care services

Some practical tips

Making the most of your aged care services

Where to go for further help

Making the most of your aged care services

Need more support?
Call 1800 700 600