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Find information about the broad range of services available to support you as you get older.

A number of health services in Victoria provide clinical care to people living in residential aged care through residential in-reach services to reduce the risk of unnecessary hospital visits.

Palliative care - personal stories

The Australian Government Department of Health will assess your income and assets to work out how much financial help you will get for a place in a residential aged care home.

When someone dies, it will help you to have a written plan of what you need to do including who you need to contact.

Disability aids and equipment such as wheelchairs, walking frames and braces can help people with disabilities and the elderly gain more independence.

Services are available in Victoria for people with dementia, and their partners, carers and friends.

There is a wide range of aged care services available to help meet the health and care needs of older people, including home support services, residential care and services for people leaving hospital.

Grief counselling and bereavement services can help you with feelings of grief and loss caused by death, loss of control and independence due to ageing.

There are end of life and palliative care services that provide safe, inclusive care for people who identify as LGBTIQA+.