News for Caring for elderly

The latest news updates and changes.

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Oct 2025

Support at Home is coming on 1 November

The Support at Home Program will soon replace the Home Care Package Program and Short Term Restorative Care Programme.

16
Oct 2025

Get a head start and control your finances early

We have information and services to help you build your money skills.

16
Oct 2025

Changes to residential care lump sum accommodation payments are coming

Your residential care provider may calculate and deduct retention amounts. These deductions will help aged care homes maintain and improve their facilities.

13
Oct 2025

Aged Care is changing

From 1 November, changes will be made to aged care which focus on your rights and care.

12
Oct 2025

Recognising carers for National Carers Week 2025

This month we celebrate National Carers Week from 12 to 18 October.

9
Oct 2025

Get financial support while caring with Carer Allowance

You may be eligible for Carer Allowance if you provide daily care for someone with a disability, medical condition, or who is frail aged.

7
Oct 2025

Preparing for Support at Home

If you’re getting a Home Care Package, your aged care provider can help you understand how much you may need to contribute under Support at Home.

1
Oct 2025

Tell us what enhanced Income Management videos you have watched

We have videos about enhanced Income Management and the SmartCard. Take a short survey to tell us what you think about the videos you have watched.

15
Sep 2025

The Express Plus Medicare mobile app is retiring soon

From 1 November 2025, you’ll need to use the myGov app to keep using your Medicare services through an app.

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