Home Care Guides and Resources

Support at Home Wait Times Blow Out - But The Real Bottleneck May Be More Complex Than The Headlines The first mandatory quarterly wait-times report under the new Aged Care Act has landed, and the headlines were immediate: Older Australians are waiting close to a year for Support at Home services. That concern is real. For many families, the experience remains far too slow. But the report also reveals something important: Australia’s aged care bottleneck is not sitting in one

From 1 October 2026, eligible older Australians receiving Support at Home will no longer have to pay out-of-pocket for approved personal care services such as showering, dressing and non-clinical continence support. This is an important change. For many people, help with showering or getting dressed is not an optional extra. It is the difference between staying clean, feeling safe, avoiding falls, maintaining dignity and being able to keep living at home. The Australian Gover

Australia’s aged care market is growing, consolidating, and becoming harder to navigate. Here’s what the latest KPMG market data means for providers, families, and the future of better care decisions.

If you’re starting to look into home care, it can feel confusing quickly. You’ll hear terms like: Home Care Packages Support at Home Providers Funding levels And it’s not always clear how it all fits together. This guide breaks it down simply—so you can understand your options and what to do next. What is home care? Home care is support that helps you stay living safely and comfortably in your own home. It can include: Help around the house Personal care (like showering or dr