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In Australia there is a minimum cost of aged care set by the Government, which can be covered with the rate of the pension (plus rent assistance). If you are financially disadvantaged then there is financial assistance available. You can find out what you are entitled to by contacting My Aged Care on 1800 200 422.

Daily Care Fees

In subsidised aged care there are two key fees, daily care fees and accommodation payments.

Daily Care fees refer to the basic services which must be provided in all homes such as meals, laundry/cleaning and mobility assistance. In high level care homes daily care fees can include the cost of specialised equipment that the resident needs to function on a daily basis, help with medications, nursing procedures et cetera.

The daily care fees are calculated by:

  • A basic daily care fee
  • An income-tested fee

The basic daily care fee is paid by everyone, the fee paid by those who receive no other income other than the pension or are on a part pension. 

If you have other income other than the pension, you will be assessed to determine how much extra you may be required to pay.

Regardless of your income situation, you cannot be asked to pay more in daily care fees than the actual cost of your care.

Accommodation Payments

Accommodation payments are different to daily care fees and are used by aged care homes to improve buildings and services. Not everyone pays this fee as it depends on the value of your current assets.

When calculating your assets the family home is not included if it is being occupied by a spouse, dependent child, close relative or carer who has lived there continuously for the past five years and is on an income support payment.

RAD & DAP

The amount of the RAD/DAP is decided between you and the aged care provider.  If you decide to leave the home, the balance of the RAD will be refunded.

Find out more: Making Sense of RAD & DAP

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Article posted:Jun 24, 2019
Category: Residential Aged Care

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Mrs Jessie Ratledge (85) of Mount Barker has created almost 80 Victorian-era dresses, undergarments, and bonnets, which take up an entire room in her home – and she shows no signs of stopping.

‘I’ve always loved Victorian clothing,’ Jessie says. ‘Growing up in Scotland, my mum had these massive books, and I used to pore over them, and look at all the pictures of the Royals.’

‘I would never have been interested in Victorian clothing back in Scotland, because people would look at those clothes and say, “Don’t be silly, you can’t make that, that’s just a waste of money,” so, I’ve got Australia to thank for my sewing.’

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on Thursday, July 25, 2024

The government's Reimagining Where We Live: Aged Care Design Ideas Competition has been a resounding success, inviting architects and designers to envision the future of aged care accommodation. This initiative aimed to test the draft National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines by challenging participants to create aged care homes that are welcoming, safe, accessible, and dementia-friendly, with an emphasis on small-home models.

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Happy 100th to Bill Richardson – a Man of Language

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Resthaven Fleurieu Community Services client, Dr William (Bill) Richardson is a man of language. The former Associate Professor, who turns 100 on July 27, taught French and Spanish at Grammar Schools in England for 13 years, before moving with his wife Helen and their two children to Australia in 1965. Here, he joined the Humanities staff at Flinders University (then known as the University of Adelaide at Bedford Park) as a lecturer, teaching Spanish, and Portuguese and, later, Brazilian Studies. Bill was part of the original teaching staff, with the university opening to students in 1966. 

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Overcoming Challenges: Strategies for Job Seekers in Aged Care

on Thursday, July 25, 2024

Embarking on a job search in the aged care sector can be both rewarding and challenging. As a job seeker, you may encounter obstacles such as fierce competition, age bias, or employment gaps. In this article, we will explore some of these common challenges and provide valuable strategies to help you overcome them, ensuring a successful journey toward a fulfilling career in aged care.
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