Guides
Plain-English explainers for the decisions families face. Not legal or financial advice.
- How fees work
The difference between RAD and DAP, what the basic daily fee covers, and how means testing works.
- Getting assessed
How to arrange an ACAT assessment, what happens at the assessment, and what you can bring.
- Star Ratings
What the government Star Ratings measure across their four sub-scores, and their limits.
- Living options
Residential aged care, retirement villages and home care compared, so you can pick a path.