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Exploring aged care

Make aged care planning easier with advice 

When you or a family member need to access aged care services, it can be confusing and stressful – there’s so much information out there, complex regulations to follow, and weighty financial decisions to think about.

Seeking help with aged care is important to help avoid financial and emotional hardship down the track not only for the person needing care, but for the whole family. 

Helping you to make an informed decision 

You don't have to do it alone.

The government’s My Aged Care website and MoneySmart website offer information on aged care options to help you make a decision that best suits your financial situation.

Understanding your aged care options empowers you to make considered decisions, at your own pace, without feeling rushed or pressured.

You can also consider getting advice from Aged Care Steps Pty Ltd, who offer a range of financial advice services relating to aged care. Aged Care Steps can help you and your family:

  • Understand the range of aged care options and how the aged care system works
  • Outline the steps to find and access care
  • Work out what you can afford so you can search what services suit your situation
  • Determine whether or not you should, or need to, sell the family home to cover aged care fees
  • Consider ways to maximise your pension and minimise aged care fees
  • Protect your estate for the long term

If you’d like more information about Aged Care Steps, please visit their website. Or if you’d like them to contact you, please complete the contact us form located on their website.

Please note that Aged Care Steps Pty Ltd will charge members directly a fee for agreed services at a price agreed between Aged Care Steps Pty Ltd and the member.

The information referred to on this page is general in nature only and does not take into account your personal circumstances. The services referred to you on this page are offered and provided by Aged Care Steps Pty Ltd, ABN 42 156 656 843, AFSL 486723. The Trustee is not responsible for the services, views or actions of Aged Care Steps Pty Ltd. Rest does not receive any payments or commissions from Aged Care Steps Pty Ltd as a result of you using their services. You should use your own judgement before taking up any service offered by a third party. You should ensure that you know, and understand, the terms and conditions which will apply to the provision of such services from the third party. The Trustee does not accept liability for any loss or damage incurred by any person as a result of using services provided by these third parties.