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If you are getting older or looking after someone who is older, you may be thinking about getting home help, getting your legal and financial affairs in order or applying for aged care homes.

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.

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

My Aged Care aims to help you navigate the aged care system.

For older people living with a disability, it can be hard to manage household chores and day-to-day tasks without support. Here are some support services that can help.

If you are worried about your alcohol or drug use or, call DirectLine on 1800 888 236 for counselling, information and referral, or speak with your local doctor.

Whether you are receiving care at home or living in a residential aged care home, you have the right to be treated with respect and dignity at all times, and receive high-quality care and support.

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.

If your baby is sick at birth or born premature they will be cared for in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Special Care Nursery (SCN) to support feeding, breathing and early development.

Residential aged care homes provide safe and comfortable accommodation as well as ongoing healthcare, support and social interaction that can adapt to your changing needs.