Help with aged care costs if you’re in financial hardship

Published: 24 March 2026

If you’re experiencing financial hardship, you may be able to get assistance to help pay some or all of your aged care costs.

Aged care financial hardship assistance may be available if you’re having trouble paying aged care fees or accommodation payments. To be eligible for financial assistance, you must have:

  • completed a calculation of your cost of care
  • assets below the current threshold of $46,835.10
  • not gifted more than the allowable amount.

This applies to Support at Home and residential aged care services.

Learn more about eligibility requirements and how to claim assistance when you're in financial hardship.

Page last updated: 24 March 2026.
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