No changes to aged care fees in the Budget - good news or bad news?

The 2024-25 Budget did not deliver the expected changes to aged care fees and funding. Is this good news or bad news, and what might be ahead?

Amber Ellem 19/6/24 Amber Ellem 19/6/24

The Cost of Aged Care (and How Planning Can Help).

Research has found 94% of Australians aged 18 to 54 are very concerned about the cost of aged care. This includes costs for themselves, as well as for their parents.

Amber Ellem 21/5/24 Amber Ellem 21/5/24

From retirement village to aged care

We explore the financial implications when moving from a retirement village into residential aged care.

Louise Biti 14/5/24 Louise Biti 14/5/24

Federal Budget 2024-25

Changes in aged care funding to ensure the viability of aged care continue to be unknown - with no fee changes for consumers announced in the 2024-25 Federal Budget. Read here to see what was announced.

Amber Ellem 16/4/24 Amber Ellem 16/4/24

Help clients avoid bill shock from their first aged care bill.

Cash flow plans can be thrown into chaos if the first invoice shows much higher fees than expected.

Amber Ellem 9/4/24 Amber Ellem 9/4/24

Aged Care Steps launches Consultation Project on Licensing and Regulations for Aged Care Advice

Aged Care Steps launches a significant consultation project that explores how older Australians and their families access financial advice to support their aged care decisions.