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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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Sugar, Spice & All Things Nice: 6 Festive Herbs and Spices to Support Your Immune System

Christmas is a time to unwind, give thanks, and undoubtedly, treat yourself to a little extra indulgence. For most, this indulgence is experienced through

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Crossword Weekly: Monday, 15 December

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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Checking It Twice: The Naughty And Nice List for Providers

CareAbout's made a list and we're checking it twice, we're going to find out which Support at Home providers are naughty or nice! Read now...

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Crossword Weekly: Monday, 8 December

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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Crossword Weekly: Monday, 1 December

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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Before You Sign: 7 Questions to Ask A Support At Home Provider

When you receive your Support at Home funding, you only have 56 days to find a provider. Finding a provider is easy, but finding a quality provider?

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Crossword Weekly: Monday, 24 November

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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Your Rights, Your Choice: Empowering Supported Decision-Making Under the Aged Care Act

Explore the Aged Care Act (2025), and what this reform means for you, along with your toolkit for empowered, supported decision-making...

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The Truth About CHSP And Support at Home: Here’s What You Need to Know

If you receive CHSP, here's how the transition to the new Support at Home program affects you, what's changing and how to prepare. Free CareAbout guide.

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Crossword Weekly: Monday, 17 November

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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Crossword Weekly: Monday, 10 November

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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Sally’s Choice: Security And Support at Home Over ‘Just Getting By’ With CHSP

Think Support at Home means higher costs? Think again. Discover how Sally received more care, more freedom - and paid less than her CHSP cost.