ACAT Assessment in Australia — What Replaced It and How to Prepare
ACAT assessments were replaced by the Single Assessment System in late 2024. Here's how the new home visit works and what families need to prepare.
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All articles about Home Care Packages in Australia: Levels, Costs and How to Apply.
Aged Care Means Test Calculator — How Income and Assets Affect Your Fees
Services Australia's means test determines your aged care co-contributions. Learn how the income and assets assessment works, deeming rates, and Form SA456.
Alternatives to Hiring an Aged Care Financial Planner in Australia
Can't afford $750-$3,000 for an aged care financial planner? Here are the practical alternatives for navigating Support at Home means testing and contribution planning.
Best Aged Care Guide for Families Managing From Interstate
Managing a parent's aged care from interstate in Australia? The best resource gives you a complete system for remote coordination — registration through provider management.
Best Home Care Planning Resource for Self-Funded Retirees in Australia
Self-funded retirees face 50-80% contribution rates under Support at Home. Here's the best resource to navigate means testing, reduce contributions, and protect assets.
Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) — Who It's For and How to Access It
The CHSP provides entry-level aged care services in Australia. Learn what it covers, who's eligible, and how it differs from Support at Home.
Home Care Guide vs Free Aged Care Broker — Which Actually Serves Your Parent?
Comparing an independent Support at Home guide against commission-based aged care brokers like Aged Care Decisions and CareAbout. Who really benefits from 'free' placement services?
Home Care Package Eligibility and How to Apply in Australia (2026)
Step-by-step guide to applying for government-funded home care in Australia. Covers eligibility, the My Aged Care process, and what to expect after applying.
Home Care Package Levels in Australia — The 2026 Support at Home Guide
Australia's 4 home care package levels were replaced by 8 Support at Home classifications in November 2025. Here's what changed and what each level funds.
Home Modifications for Aged Care in Australia — The AT-HM Scheme Explained
The AT-HM scheme funds ramps, grab rails, and equipment without touching your care budget. Learn what's covered, fee caps, and how to apply.
How Much Is a Level 4 Home Care Package? (2026 Classification Equivalent)
The old Level 4 home care package is now Classification 7 under Support at Home. See quarterly budgets, real costs, and what the funding actually covers.
How to Prepare for an SAS Assessment Without Hiring a Consultant
Prepare your parent for Australia's Single Assessment System visit yourself. Step-by-step guide to documentation, GP letters, and assessor phrases — no paid consultant needed.
How to Register for My Aged Care — Step-by-Step Guide for Families
Register your parent with My Aged Care to access government-funded home care. Covers the process, Registered Supporter status, and what happens after registration.
No Worse Off Principle in Aged Care — Grandfathered Protections Explained
The 'no worse off' principle protects pre-2024 aged care recipients from higher fees under Support at Home. Learn who qualifies and what's protected.
Single Assessment System for Aged Care — How Australia's New Assessment Works
The Single Assessment System replaced ACAT and RAS in late 2024. Learn how the unified assessment works, what the IAT measures, and how to prepare.
Support at Home Classifications 1–8 Explained (2026 Budgets and Services)
Australia's Support at Home program has 8 funding classifications plus short-term pathways. See quarterly budgets, services covered, and how classifications are assigned.
Support at Home Contribution Rates and Fees Explained (2026)
Understand the co-contribution rates, basic daily fee abolition, and administration fee cap under Australia's Support at Home program.
Support at Home Priority System — How the Waitlist Works in Australia
The Support at Home waitlist uses 4 priority levels. Learn how priority is assigned, median wait times, interim funding, and how to request a priority upgrade.
Support at Home Unspent Funds — Rollover Rules and What You Lose
Under Support at Home, unspent quarterly funds are capped at $1,000 or 10%. Learn how rollovers work, what's grandfathered, and how to avoid losing budget.
Support at Home vs Home Care Package — What Changed in 2025
The Support at Home program replaced Home Care Packages on 1 November 2025. Here's how fees, funding levels, rollovers, and provider rules differ.