Step 1 Get Informed Step 2 Get Set-Up Step 3 Get Assessed Step 4 Working Out Your Finances Step 5 Search Aged Cared Homes Step 6 Aged Care Operators Step 7 Applications Step 8 Agreements Step 9 Moving

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Step 1

How do I navigate the Aged Care System?

Welcome to the beginning of your 9-step journey to find an aged care home (nursing home) in Australia.

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During this journey you will learn how the aged care system works and what is required of you.

Summary of tasks in this section:

The costs involved in moving to an aged care home (nursing home)
Clear explanations of the keywords and terms
Other important information regarding the 9 step journey you are embarking on

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STEP 1.1

How do you get through the aged care system?

Getting through Australia’s whole aged care system is a process and sometimes the bureaucracy can seem frustrating but...

STEP 1.2

What are aged care home operators?

Aged care homes (nursing homes) are run by a wide variety of organisations and companies that are referred to as aged...

STEP 1.3

What is the government's role in aged care?

The Commonwealth government is responsible for the aged care system in Australia.

STEP 1.4

What are aged care providers?

There are three main peak bodies representing aged care providers.

Time estimate to complete all of the tasks within this step, including all sub-steps.

Looking for aged care?

Did you know it could be 13 weeks or more to secure an aged care home?

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A special thanks to our contributors

Jill Donaldson

Physiotherapist

Jill has been practicing as a clinical physiotherapist for 30 years. For the last 13 years she has worked solely in the Aged Care sector in more than 50 metropolitan and regional facilities. Jill has also toured care facilities in the US and Africa and is a passionate advocate for both the residents in aged care and the staff who care for them. She researches and writes for DCM Media.

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Chris Baynes

DCM Media, agedcare101

Chris has been a journalist and publisher in the retirement village and aged care sectors for 11 years. He has visited over 250 retirement villages and 50 aged care facilities both within Australia and internationally. Chris is a regular speaker at industry conferences plus is a frequent radio commentator.

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Annie Donaldson

Nurse and Carer

Annie has a long career in both nursing and the media. She has planned and co-ordinated the medical support from both international TV productions and major stadium events. In recent years she has been a primary family carer plus involved in structured carer support.

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Jill Donaldson

Physiotherapist

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Chris Baynes

DCM Media, agedcare101

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