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Helping you navigate aged care, every step of the way | My Aged Care Skip to Content Welcome to My Aged Care Helping you navigate aged care, every step of the way If you need some help around the house or think it’s time to look into aged care homes, My Aged Care is here to help. To get started, pick a card below to tell us who you are. We'll ask a few simple questions to guide you to the right place. I'm looking into aged care for myself I currently receive aged care services I'm a carer or family member I’m a health or aged care professional We're improving Australia's aged care system We are making positive, lasting changes to aged care to put your rights and needs first. These changes are important for everyone in Australia. We all want to feel confident that we will be able to access affordable, safe and appropriate support as we age. Learn more Steps to accessing aged care This website is designed to support you to learn about and access Australian Government-funded aged care services, no matter where you are in the process. Step 1. Explore if aged care is right for you If you are starting to think about aged care, this is your first step. See what services have helped people in similar situations and what support is available, whether you want to stay in your own home or move into an aged care home. Learn more Step 2. Get assessed If you’re ready to find out what aged care services you’re eligible for, the next step is to apply for an assessment. Find out how to apply for an assessment and understand the process. Learn more Step 3. Find a provider After your assessment, learn how to find a provider in your area that meets your needs and preferences. Learn more Step 4. Set up your new services Once you’ve decided on a provider, learn what to expect when finalising your agreements and setting up your services. Learn more Create a guide to aged care Use My Guide to create a personalised step-by-step plan to access aged care. It can make the process to accessing aged care services clearer and easier to manage. You can revisit your guide any time, or download, print or email it for easy access. Create your own guide Featured news and updates See all news My choices, my decisions, my aged care A series of real-life stories show how recent changes are making a big difference for older people. 4 September 2026 Support at Home funding changes from 1 October 2026 From 1 October 2026, there will be changes to personal care contributions and Support at Home budgets. 15 September 2026 Priority aged care for people with Motor Neurone Disease People living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) now have priority access to the Support at Home program. 13 August 2026 Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) extended to 30 June 2029 The Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) will be extended for another 2 years to 30 June 2029. Older people will continue to access CHSP entry-level support to live independently and safely at home. 21 August 2026 Changes to Compliance rating for Star Ratings Star Ratings help you compare and choose residential aged care homes. 1 November 2025 Go to prev page Go to page 1 Go to page 2 Go to page 3 Go to page 4 Go to page 5 Go to next page Latest news 15 September 2026 Support at Home funding changes from 1 October 2026 7 September 2026 It’s time to talk about dementia 4 September 2026 My choices, my decisions, my aged care 25 August 2026 Aged Care Complaints Commissioner launches Let’s talk about complaints Back to top Back to top