How to Access Aged Care
Practical guidance for Australia and the United States
Find the right aged care pathway
If you’re trying to understand aged care for yourself, a parent, a partner, or someone you support, it can be hard to know where to begin.
This page will help you work out:
- what kind of support may be needed,
- which pathway is most relevant,
- and what to do next.
You do not need to understand the whole system before taking the first step.
What best describes your situation?
You’re looking for support with daily living, staying independent, or planning for future care.
You’re trying to work out what support someone else may need and how to help them access it.
You’re looking for help that allows someone to remain at home safely and independently.
You think home support may no longer be enough and want to understand other options.
You’re trying to work out what care may cost and what funding or support may be available.
You’re worried someone is unsafe, declining quickly, or has recently had a fall, hospital stay, or sudden change.
