About Us
CareAbout was born as a solution to the very challenge facing too many older Australians and their loved ones: Not knowing how to navigate the complex road to finding quality aged care.
We exist as a free service to provide the personalised peace of mind, clarity, and guidance needed to make finding quality aged care an informed choice (and not a compromise).
Our Story
Sadly, most of us only grasp how confusing the aged care maze is once we’re lost in it ourselves. In 2014, two frazzled friends sat down at a cafe in Highett, Melbourne. Both frustrated and in urgent need of quality aged care for their loved ones, they exchanged their personal frustrations, including how alone and stressed they both felt.
They soon realised this wasn’t a one-off experience; everyone around them was in the same boat: looking for quality care, with no idea where to begin. It was in that very moment, CareAbout was born, and these two friends would soon become Co-Founders.
CareAbout has strengthened over the next decade to help over 135,000+ families Australia-wide find the quality aged care support they need (and deserve). Today, we remain steadfast in our mission: no one should ever feel alone when seeking the quality aged care they deserve.
How We CareAbout You
You can think of CareAbout as your partner in your Aged Care Journey – we help you navigate your way through the care options in Home Care, Aged Care, Nursing Homes and Support at Home across Australia.
Our service is 100% free and is based on your needs and preferences. We only match you with handpicked quality providers from our panel, and we’ll always tell you if we own or have a financial interest in the provider we match you with.
Finding care for someone you love can feel lonely, overwhelming and incredibly hard – especially the first time. That’s exactly where we come in: a steady hand to hold as you find your way through Home Care, Aged Care, Nursing Homes and Support at Home, right across Australia.
Who We Work With
First and foremost, we work with you – and for you. We’re here to help you make sense of a complex and isolating aged care system, in order to understand the type of aged care and services that best suit your personal needs and your budget.
We only use simple terms (not fancy jargon) and take the time to explain things until you feel confident about your next step.
And if you’re wondering how we get paid: in order to keep our service free for all older Australians and their loved ones, we’re paid a referral fee only once a successful match is made. We only present you with options strictly based on your personal situation, and we pride ourselves on being transparent, professional, and coherent at all times.
What our customers are saying
Customer testimonials
Very helpful and explained everything
CareAbout has been very supportive and informative. They have a wealth of knowledge and have helped me to make the best decisions for care for my mother and her particular needs.
Ian Ross
Home Care for self
Great service
Keith was so helpful and explained everything clearly. He made an appointment with a provider to help us and made the process seamless. We had the appointment today and are feeling very confident that we will be well cared for.
Francine Mulder
Home Care
The CareAbout team was thorough
The CareAbout team was thorough and very helpful with matching my dad with the right care provider. They asked a number of questions in relation to my dad and what care he would require moving forward. Would recommend CareAbout if you're looking into a care provider or wanting to change care providers.
Rebecca
Home Care for Dad
CareAbout made it so easy to find a nursing home
I was desperately looking for a nursing home that can provide respite care for my dad. Thankfully CareAbout has made it so easy. With just a few phone calls in the morning I was given a list of the suitable nursing homes, and in the afternoon I was able to find one that can accept my dad. Thank you for a great service!
Hung Bui
Nursing Home
Absolutely outstanding help and support
To be honest I didn’t expect much from CareAbout as I thought it would be an online only support, however my expectations were soon exceeded with the quality of help, support and continuous phone call follow ups to make sure I found an aged care facility for my dad. Billy made the process so easy and took the stress out of finding a suitable aged care facility.
Oliver
Nursing Home
