New Tools to Help You Understand Aged Care Costs
Understanding the costs of aged care can often feel overwhelming, but new resources are now available to help make things clearer for older Australians and their families.
To support the transition to the Australian Government’s new Support at Home program, two online fee estimators have been launched:
These tools help you estimate what you might be required to contribute to your aged care services, whether you’re just beginning your aged care journey or are already receiving support.
They are especially helpful for:
- Older people entering the aged care system for the first time
- Those already receiving services and transitioning to the new Support at Home program from 1 July 2025
- People considering switching to the new fee arrangements under the incoming Aged Care Act
We welcome this step towards greater transparency and encourage families and clients to use these tools as they plan for the future.
If you or someone you know is exploring aged care options, these estimators are a great first step in understanding how contributions are calculated and what support might be available.