5 Practical Steps You Can Take Right Now Being approved for aged care support is an important milestone. It means your needs have been recognised, and help is on the way. But for many older Australians and their families, there’s a frustrating reality: approval doesn’t always mean immediate access to services. Once you’re approved through … Read more
Many Australians living with dementia choose to remain at home, supported by familiar routines and surroundings. In-home aged care can help people live well with dementia by maintaining daily routines, supporting personal care and meals, improving home safety, and providing companionship. Under the Support at Home program, some people may also access assistive technology or home modifications following assessment.
Many Australians living with dementia choose to remain at home, supported by familiar routines and surroundings. In-home aged care can help people live well with dementia by maintaining daily routines, supporting personal care and meals, improving home safety, and providing companionship. Under the Support at Home program, some people may also access assistive technology or home modifications following assessment.
Simple home modifications can make a significant difference to safety, comfort and independence after 70. Changes such as grab rails, better lighting, non-slip flooring, easy-access storage and safer outdoor areas can reduce the risk of falls and support ageing at home. Under the Support at Home program, some people may also access funding for assistive technology and home modifications following an assessment.
If you, or someone you care for, is starting to explore support at home options, the first step is an aged care assessment. This free assessment is how My Aged Care decides what level of help you’re eligible for through the new Support at Home program. Many people feel nervous before their assessment, but it’s … Read more
Taking the confusion out of Australia’s new in-home aged care system If you, or someone you care for, has been receiving a Home Care Package, you’ve likely heard about the recent changes to Australia’s aged care system. As of 1 November 2025, the Support at Home program officially replaced the Home Care Packages and Short-Term … Read more
At For Care, we believe everyone deserves the strength and independence to thrive – right where they belong. With the introduction of the Support at Home program, a dynamic new option has emerged: the Restorative Care Pathway. It’s a powerful, short-term, goal-focused initiative that supports recovery and independence after setbacks like illness, surgery, or functional … Read more
From 1 November 2025, the Australian Government will introduce a new aged care model called Support at Home, replacing the current Home Care Packages (HCP) and Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC) programs. This major reform aims to make in-home aged care simpler, more flexible, and better tailored to the needs of older Australians. Key Features of … Read more
As we grow older, most of us wish to remain in the comfort and familiarity of our own homes for as long as possible. Home is where our memories live, where we feel safe, and where we are most comfortable. That’s why in-home aged care is such an important option—it allows older Australians to receive … Read more
If you or a loved one are on a Home Care Package (HCP) and urgently need essential equipment or assistive technology like a mobility aid, wheelchair, or personal alarm, there’s good news. You may now be eligible to access up to $2,500 in urgent funding – a government initiative to help cover the cost of … Read more
