National Carers Week: A Salute to Our Everyday Heroes
Everyday acts of love, quiet strength, and tireless support. This National Carers Week (11 - 17 October), CareAbout honours and thanks you...
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Sandwich Generation: Caring For Parents And Kids
Caring for ageing parents while raising your own kids? What support your parent can get, what they will pay, and the free help available to you as the carer.
The Men's Shed: Why Connection Is Part of Good Care
Connection is part of good care. Why CareAbout sponsors the Men's Shed, what a Men's Shed actually is, and how to find one near you.
Home Care Provider Complaints
Unhappy with your home care provider? How to complain, what to do if they will not respond, how to get a free advocate and how to switch providers.
Aged Care Acronyms Explained
ACAT, SaH, HCP, CHSP and AT-HM explained in plain English: what each acronym means, where you will see it, and what it means for your care.
How to Follow Up an Aged Care Assessment
Stuck between My Aged Care and the assessment team? Who is holding your request, the timeframes you can hold them to, and what happens after approval.
What Is AT-HM Funding? Assistive Technology and Home Modifications Explained
AT-HM funding explained: the assistive technology and home modification tiers, from under $500 to $15,000, and what to do if that's all you've been given.
What Happens If You Can't Afford Aged Care Costs?
Your contribution is worked out on your income and assets, your home is exempt, and hardship assistance exists. What to do when the numbers don't work.
Support at Home Costs: What You Pay and What's Covered
What you actually pay under Support at Home. Clinical care is fully funded, and your share of everything else depends on your income and assets.
What home care services are available? A plain-English guide
Cleaning, personal care, nursing, transport and more: which home care services you can get, what they cost, and how to actually arrange them.
Aged Care Referral Codes Explained: What They Mean and What to Do
Got a referral code from My Aged Care and no idea what to do with it? What the code means, whether services can start now, and what happens if you wait.
Allocated AT-HM Funding Only? Here’s Why You Should Wait For Your Full Support at Home Package
Approved for AT-HM only and every provider is saying no? Why that happens, what it means for your full Support at Home package, and what to do meanwhile.
Crossword Weekly: Monday, 13 July
Challenge your mind and enjoy fun crossword puzzles each week with CrossAbout! Have fun and keep the brain active with our mix of crosswords.