Better health and ageing for all Australians

Aged Care Forms

Application for Financial Hardship Assistance

Application form for residential aged care recipients to apply for a reduction in care fees, a waiver of income-tested fees, and a waiver of accommodation bond/charge.

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You may download this document in PDF format:

PDF printable version of the Application for Financial Hardship Assistance form (PDF 646 KB)

Text version of the Application for Financial Hardship Assistance

If you are unable to download the PDF file please send an email to the Department of Health and Ageing for a copy to be sent to you.

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