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Welcome to the CareAbout blog, your trusted guide to aged care and home care services in Australia.

Explore expert advice, helpful tips, and the latest industry updates to support you in finding quality care for yourself or your loved ones.

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Step by step guide – Blog

Your Simple Guide: How to Organise Aged Care for Your Parents

To help you sort quality aged care for your parent, CareAbout shares an essential step-by-step guide (in plain English) on where to begin...

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Crossword Weekly: Monday, 13 April

Challenge your mind and enjoy fun crossword puzzles each week with CrossAbout! Have fun and keep the brain active with our mix of crosswords.

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Careless: An Unflinching Look at Australian Aged Care

Australian documentary 'Careless' is not only a must-see for anyone currently navigating the complex aged care industry, but a must-feel...

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How to Prepare for Your ACAT Assessment: What to Expect (and Why It’s Okay to Be Nervous)

Feeling nervous about your ACAT assessment? That's perfectly normal - in fact, it's expected. Here, CareAbout shares how to prepare...

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Crossword Weekly: Monday, 6 April

Challenge your mind and enjoy fun crossword puzzles each week with CrossAbout! Have fun and keep the brain active with our mix of crosswords.

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Don’t Let Your Support at Home Funds Go to Waste

With the new quarter commencing April 1, 2026, it's integral not to let your Support at Home funds go to waste this quarter. Learn more...

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Crossword Weekly: Monday, 30 March

Challenge your mind and enjoy fun crossword puzzles each week with CrossAbout! Have fun and keep the brain active with our mix of crosswords.

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The Case Against the IAT Algorithm: Australians Deserve Better

The IAT algorithm is locking older Australians into funding that doesn't reflect their true needs, while assessors are reduced to data entry.

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Crossword Weekly: Monday, 23 March

Challenge your mind and enjoy fun crossword puzzles each week with CrossAbout! Have fun and keep the brain active with our mix of crosswords.

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Self-Managed vs Fully Managed Care | CareAbout

Explore Self-Managed versus Fully Managed care under Australia's new Support at Home program, and discover which avenue gives you the best...

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Crossword Weekly: Monday, 16 March

Challenge your mind and enjoy fun crossword puzzles each week with CrossAbout! Have fun and keep the brain active with our mix of crosswords.

CASE STUDY – BLOG

A Daughter-Turned-Carer ‘Burnt Out’ By the System: How CareAbout Transformed Her Family’s Wellbeing

'Burnt out' daughter, Julia, was lost in the aged care system until a Google search led her to CareAbout. Then, it all changed..