Home living assistance, retirement villages and aged care housing

Find out if you are eligible for an Australian Government home care subsidy to help you continue living in your own home, or get information about moving to a retirement village or an aged care home.

NSW Tech Savvy Seniors Grant Program 2024/25

Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety

Find information about the work of the Royal Commission.

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.

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Retirement villages

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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.

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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.

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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.

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