Useful Information

The Australian Department of Health and Ageing

The Department of Health and Ageing has a diverse set of responsibilities, but throughout there is a common purpose, which is reflected in their Vision statement: Better health and active ageing for all Australians.

Residential Care Fees
Schedule of fees and charges for residential aged care.

Accommodation Bond Information
Review of pricing arrangements in residential aged care.

Income Tested Fees Information
Detailed information in relation to community and residential care issues for older Australians, young people with disabilities and their caregivers with the associated costs.

The Australian Government Department of Veteran Affairs

Support for those who serve or have served in defence of our nation.

Aged & Community Services Western Australia (ACSWA)

Leading representative body for the aged and community care sector in Western Australia.

Consumer Information
ACSWA believes it’s never too early to start planning for your aged care and offer numerous resources to assist with that effort.

Meals on Wheels
Home delivered meals for frail, aged, or disabled people living in Western Australia.

Centrelink

Australian Government agency assisting people to become self-sufficient and supporting those in need.

Residential Care
Details on financial assessments necessary to receive funding from the Australian Government.

Rent Assistance Fact Sheets
Fact sheets detailing rent assistance policies for retirement village and aged care residents.