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    • Aged Care Fee Estimator

    Our Aged Care fee Estimator will provide you with an estimate of the fees you can expect to pay when receiving Aged Care partly subsidised by the Australian government. Your actual costs may differ. Consult a Financial Adviser for a more tailored estimation.

    Do you have a partner?
    What is your estimated annual income?
    Do you own your home that you live in? (Either outright or with a mortgage.)
    Does a partner/ carer/ close relation or dependant still live in your home?
    What is the estimated current net market value of your home?
    What financial assets do you own that would be classified as income?
    What is the estimated value of your other assets?
    What is the value of your debts?
    Calculate
    Your Estimate

    Basic daily fee

    $0.00 per day

    Optional service

    to be discussed with your nursing home

    Means- tested care fee

    $0.00 per day

    Accommodation payment

    to be agreed with your nursing home

    TOTAL

    $0.00 per day

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    A special thanks to our contributors

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    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.

    Read Profile
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    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.

    Read Profile