Assistance to live in your own home
Depending on your needs, the Australian Government provides financial assistance to older people to help them to continue to live independently in their own home.
The first step to access government-funded aged care services is to call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 to discuss your needs and to arrange an assessment.

Retirement villages

Choosing and moving into a retirement village
Help for future residents and their families to choose a retirement village. Learn about tenancy types, contracts and how to compare costs.

Living in a retirement village
Learn the rights of retirement village residents and the duties of operators. Find out about rules, costs, safety, meetings, repairs and budgets.

Leaving a retirement village
The steps to leave a retirement village depend on your tenancy type. Learn about the process and costs, whatever your situation.
Aged care homes
Aged care homes (also known as a nursing home or residential aged care facility) may be suitable for people who can no longer manage living at home and require help with everyday tasks, personal care or nursing care.

