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Aged Care
Plain-language thinking from the people who advise families every day.
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Staggered entry when moving to aged care
Moving into aged care can be both an emotional and costly experience. When a couple requires care at the same time, many prefer to move in together on…
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Aged care fee reforms – don’t leave it too late
Most people with assets will pay more for aged care if they enter the system after 1 July 2025. Back in October, we shared information about the aged…
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Understanding asset assessments when moving to care
A common question from families transitioning a loved one into aged care centres on asset declaration, particularly about the family home and jointly held assets. Families often feel…
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Aged care fee changes – what does this mean for you?
On 12 September 2024, the Government proposed legislation to aged care fee changes aimed at enhancing the quality and sustainability of aged care in Australia. These proposed reforms…
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Moving aged care homes
Occasionally, people want to change aged care homes. Moving to a new aged care home can offer many benefits for residents, such as being closer to family or…
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How to protect the family home when moving to aged care
“Will we have to sell Mum’s house to pay for the nursing home?” It is the first question most families ask, and often the one that keeps them…
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