Easy start guide
Leaving your own home and entering an aged care home can be daunting, but we’re here to help with all the information you need.
A great place to start is the Australian government’s handy guide which sets out a clear path on how to access the best care and make the most of life in your new home. Learn about how your eligibility for aged care is assessed, how to apply to an aged care home, finding the right home for you and what to expect once you’re there.
My Aged Care eligibility
Gain access to government funding and determine your eligibility with an Aged Care Assessment.
Find an aged care home
It’s important to find the right aged care home that suits your physical, spiritual, social, emotional and lifestyle needs.
Understand the fees
The Australian Government pays for the bulk of aged care in Australia, but you may be asked to contribute toward some of the costs.
Apply for your preferred home
You will need to apply to any aged care homes you are interested in and you may then have to wait for a residence to become available.
Steps to enter an aged care home
Whether you’re looking for respite care, permanent care, dementia care or palliative care, download this booklet so you, your family, carers and friends understand how to access care in an aged care home, the process for moving into an aged care home and what to expect when you are there.
Australian Government, My Aged Care brochure
DownloadUnderstanding fees
There is a lot of information about fees to be absorbed and it can sometimes be overwhelming. This snapshot is designed to help you familiarise yourself with the various fees and charges associated with residential aged care.
Basic Daily Care Fee
An amount that everyone pays for the day-to-day services they receive at the aged care home. This fee is indexed by the Commonwealth government each March and September.
Additional service costs
All Aeralife homes include Additional Services that go beyond the minimum care and service requirements and has been bundled into our Advantage Package and applied as a daily fee.
Means tested care fee
A contribution that some people pay toward the cost of their care, determined by a means assessment.
Accomodation costs
An amount that some people pay to contribute towards or cover the full costs of their room, depending on their means assessment.
Helpful resources
Explore these links to help you find information for choosing the ideal aged care home for you.
