Resources

Learn how supporting someone with dementia affects family life and discover practical dementia care for families to help your loved one every day.

Not sure when to consider home care for a loved one? Learn the key signs an elderly person needs help and how to plan the next step with confidence

How much does aged care really cost? Who pays for what? Means testing, government subsidies, Support at Home costs, residential aged care fees, RAD/DAP, and how to plan financially. A plain-English guide for Australian families.

A practical guide for Melbourne families navigating dementia. Recognising the signs, understanding the stages, choosing between home care and residential, paying for it, and supporting yourself.

From 1 July 2025, the Support at Home Program replaces Home Care Packages. Here's everything Melbourne families need to know what it is, what's funded, how to access it, and how it differs from the old system.

The biggest reform of Australian aged care in three decades. The new Statement of Rights, strengthened Quality Standards, six service categories, and what it actually means for older Australians and the families supporting them.

A plain-English guide to the six registration categories that now define every aged care provider in Australia — what each covers, examples, and how to know which fits your loved one's needs.