All About Aged Care

18/06/2026

Choosing aged care in Perth can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re juggling emotions, paperwork, costs, and deadlines. That’s why using a Perth aged care consultant matters: you get someone who understands the system, knows local facilities, and helps you compare options with clarity and dignity. A good consultant also acts as your advocate, guiding you through the administrative side so you can focus on what your loved one deserves. If you’re preparing for a transition to residential aged care, home care, respite, or retirement living, this article will help you feel confident you’re making informed, well-supported decisions.

https://www.allaboutagedcare.com.au/?p=16636

16/06/2026

Choosing between home care and residential care in WA can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re trying to balance safety, dignity, and costs while dealing with all the paperwork. In our latest guide, we break down the real differences, the practical pros and cons, and what questions to ask so you can make a confident decision for your loved one. With local WA experience and firsthand facility knowledge, we help you cut through the confusion and plan the next steps properly. If you’re weighing aged care options in Perth or across WA, this is the clarity you need.

https://www.allaboutagedcare.com.au/?p=16630

12/06/2026

Making home care decisions shouldn’t feel like another appointment on a stressful calendar. This guide breaks down how to apply with less overwhelm—so you know what to expect, what matters most for your loved one’s needs, and how to navigate the paperwork without losing momentum. You’ll get clear, practical reassurance from someone who understands the emotional side and the admin side of aged care. If you’re in Perth and WA and trying to get things right the first time, this is the place to start.

https://www.allaboutagedcare.com.au/?p=16626

08/06/2026

Making guardianship decisions for an elderly parent in WA can feel overwhelming—especially when emotions are high and paperwork is complicated. In our latest guide, we break down what guardianship actually means in WA, how it can affect everyday care decisions, and what families typically need to prepare for along the way. We’ve helped Perth clients navigate these steps with clarity and genuine advocacy, drawing on real-world aged care experience. If you’re trying to protect your parent’s dignity while reducing stress for your family, this is a must-read.

https://www.allaboutagedcare.com.au/?p=16622

05/06/2026

Deciding on aged care is hard enough without the added pressure of figuring out what it will cost. In Aged Care Costs Australia: What You’ll Pay, we break down the real expenses families in Perth and across WA need to understand—clearly, compassionately, and without the jargon. You’ll get practical guidance on the financial side of residential care, home care, respite, and retirement living, so you can make choices with confidence. If you want someone who understands the emotional strain and the system’s complexity, this one’s worth your time.

https://www.allaboutagedcare.com.au/uncategorized/aged-care-costs-australia-what-youll-pay/

20/05/2026

For some months now, I have been complaining about how government's changes to the Aged Care Act have led to the present crisis, where many people who need residential aged care are simply unable to find a place.
Aged Care finance guru, Rachel Lane, in her SMH Article today sets out with great clarity how we have got to this sad situation and why government efforts to fix the problem are likely to be too little, too late.

Senior Australians have been waiting for a change in policy to help them access the care they need. The federal budget will take them halfway there.

13/05/2026

Yesterday the Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers handed down his budget for the coming year. Aged Care received some an additional $3.7 billion to help fund new beds for residential care, and better care and fewer co-contributions for Support at Home recipients. Industry response to these measures largely has been muted.
The major complaint is that the additional funding will do little to reduce the current critical shortage of beds for supported residents.
The below article from the Hello Leaders Newsletter expresses this well.

For a budget that was touted as most “ambitious” in 25 years, aged care has little to show for it. Five provider CEOs, who have earned insight from years striving to deliver best, share that fragmented positives are not a whole solution. Much more must yet be done.

22/04/2026

Mark Butler the Minister of Health & Ageing today announced adjustments to the Support at Home program, introduced in November 2025.

A controversial measure required co-payments by recipients for personal care services such as showering and dressing.

There has been significant community criticism about this with some participants facing hourly charges for essential daily support. and many elderly recipients complaining that they were being forced to choose between showering and eating

The Government has now confirmed that these services will be reclassified as clinical care from October 2026 and will no longer attract direct fees.

While the change restores full coverage for these services, it will not apply retrospectively, meaning individuals who have already paid under the current arrangements will not be reimbursed.

19/03/2026

The latest Half-yearly Indexation of Aged Care Fees and Charges will take effect from 20 March 2026 until 20 September 2026.
The Basic Daily Fee for Residential Aged Care increases to $66.80 which is the same daily fee which will apply to Respite or Transitional Care.
The Maximum Prescribed Interest Rate on unpaid Refundable Accommodation Deposits (RAD) increases to 7.96% p.a.
A significant change which appears to have escaped much scrutiny until now, is that while the asset cut-off level for partially supported residents increases to $214,884.00 -after which a resident must pay a RAD - this now only relates to people moving into a facility that has been significantly refurbished or newly built. [These facilities are rarely available to supported residents]
For other residents moving into a facility that is not significantly refurbished or newly built the maximum asset amount is reduced to $162,572.00.
The full schedule is attached.

22/02/2026

In our post last week, we highlighted the need to get early advice.
Because "life is not meant to be a fish and chips lunch followed by a 2-nil home win" (per Nick Hornby in Fever Pitch) sometimes, despite all the planning, things don't work out as planned.
The facility you have chosen may not have any suitable vacancies at the moment that you need it, or care needs may have changed, or myriad other reasons.
If you are in this situation, please remember that we can help.
We may be able to source respite as an interim step or find a good alternative placement.
Navigating these challenges can be difficult and stressful.
This is when and where a good system navigator proves his or her worth time and again.