Aged care services

Aged care services explained

• Disability and aged care

  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...

• Transition care after hospital

  The Transition Care Program provides care through tailored support packages, while the Home and Community Care (HACC) Program provides a range of basic maintenance and support services...

• Who's who in aged care

  Aged care services are provided by a range of skilled and experienced professionals and aged care support staff...

Aged care options and settings

• Home and Community Care (HACC)

  The Home and Community Care (HACC) program provides services to support older people with care needs, younger people with disabilities, and their carers...

• Residential aged care homes

  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...

• Respite supports and services for people with a disability

  Respite supports and services aim to support people with a disability, their families and carers, to maintain positive family and carer relationships, by giving carers a break from their regular role...

• Retirement villages

  Retirement villages provide independent accommodation for retirees (over the age of 55) and often include extra facilities and services such as swimming pools, libraries, tennis courts, meeting rooms...

• Transition care after hospital

  The Transition Care Program provides care through tailored support packages, while the Home and Community Care (HACC) Program provides a range of basic maintenance and support services...

Assessing your needs and planning for the future

• End of life and palliative care for children, teenagers and young adults

  There are age sensitive palliative care services that will help you and your family...

• Making plans and decisions for the end of your life

  Planning and making decisions about the end of your life can be a positive experience. It is a good opportunity to reflect on the things that are important to you, and to make arrangements that suit...

• Medical power of attorney

  You can appoint someone to be your medical power of attorney, also known as ‘enduring power of attorney (medical treatment)’, to make medical decisions on your behalf when, in certain circumstances...

• Palliative care for culturally and linguistically diverse communities

  There are culturally sensitive palliative care services that will help you and your family...

• Palliative care for the LGBTI community

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

• Palliative care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

  There are culturally sensitive palliative care services that will help you and your family...

• Planning for future aged care needs

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

• Retirement villages

  Retirement villages provide independent accommodation for retirees (over the age of 55) and often include extra facilities and services such as swimming pools, libraries, tennis courts, meeting rooms...

Help with living at home

• Aids and equipment at home

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

• At the end – dying explained

  Some people prefer having palliative care at home because of the familiar environment, feeling of independence and close access to family, friends and the local community...

• End of life and palliative care at home

  Some people prefer having palliative care at home because of the familiar environment, feeling of independence and close access to family, friends and the local community...

• End of life and palliative care volunteers

  Some people prefer having palliative care at home because of the familiar environment, feeling of independence and close access to family, friends and the local community...

• Healthcare and support at home

  Home care services are available for people recovering from illness or surgery, frail older people, the elderly and people with disabilities...

• Home and Community Care (HACC)

  The Home and Community Care (HACC) program provides services to support older people with care needs, younger people with disabilities, and their carers...

• Living at home as you get older

  As you get older, living at home can be made easier by using home care services, setting a routine and keeping socially active...

• Maintaining your quality of life during a life-limiting illness

  End of life and palliative care is based on person-centred and holistic care. Talk with your family, close friends, doctor and your palliative care team about what they can do to help you to make the...

• Palliative care – dealing with common symptoms

  Some people prefer having palliative care at home because of the familiar environment, feeling of independence and close access to family, friends and the local community...

• Palliative care – emotional, spiritual and cultural care

  Some people prefer having palliative care at home because of the familiar environment, feeling of independence and close access to family, friends and the local community...

Aged care residential homes

• Living in a residential aged care home

  Residential aged care homes provide a range of care, services, social, cultural and spiritual activities, and different physical environments which give you options for how to spend your days...

• Residential aged care home costs

  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...

• Residential aged care homes

  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...

Managing your health and healthcare

• Aids and equipment at home

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

• Dealing with grief and loss

  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...

• Falls – services for older people

  Falls are a major cause of injury for older people. There are many services available to help prevent or recover from a fall...

• Healthy and active ageing

  Being physically active, eating well, socialising and improving your health can help you live a healthy, happy and active life as you get older...

• Healthy mind and older people

  Physical activity, a healthy diet and mental exercises may help maintain your brain’s functions, including memory...

• Managing appointments, treatments and medications as a carer

  Carers often organise appointments and treatments for the person they are caring for and help with medicines...

• Older people in hospital – Get well soon

  Learn about improving and maintaining your health during a hospital stay...

• Second opinions

  You have the right to ask a doctor for a second opinion if you are unsure about your doctor's suggested medical treatment or a diagnosis...

• Services to support people with dementia and their carers

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

Aged care rights and representation

Support for carers