My Aged Care

Get Started with My Aged Care in 4 easy steps:

There are four key steps to accessing Australian Government-funded aged care services. You will find these steps repeated across our site, so you can choose the right step for you at any time.

Step 1: Learn about different types of care

• If you are just starting out on your aged care journey, this is your first step. You can see what services are available to help you stay in your own home, or what to expect in an aged care home. Learn about care types.

Step 2: Get assessed for aged care services

• If you've had a look at what services might be available and you want to know if you are eligible, this is your next step. Read about how to apply and what's involved in the assessment process. Start your assessment.

Step 3: Find a provider in your area that suits your needs

• If you've been assessed and are ready to find a provider and set up your new services, start here. Find out what to consider and get information about service providers near you. Find a provider.

Step 4: Manage your services

• If you are receiving services and want to check what you've got in place or make some changes, head to this section. Manage your services.

Create a personalised 4 step guide

To find out what's involved in each of these steps and what you need to do next, you can create a personalised 4 step guide. Just answer a few questions about the type of care you are looking for to get started. Create guide.