Aged care support
If you are an older Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, you may be eligible for aged care from the age of 50 years. We can help you access and find culturally safe aged care services.
Aged care services can help you stay at home longer and can include support for cleaning, cooking, bathing, social activities, gardening, and transport for shopping and appointments.
If eligible, you can also access ageing support equipment like wheelchairs, shower chairs, and walking aids, as well as specific home safety modifications.
Aged care service delivery can also extend to residential care support, if your health needs increase.
Read more about what support is available to you.
Aged care programs and reforms
Many aged care programs and reforms are helping to improve access to culturally safe aged care for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Read more about aged care programs and reforms for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Partnerships with organisations
We work closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and stakeholders to ensure aged care meets the needs of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Read more about how we work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations.
Resources
Learn about aged care and reforms with our resources. They explain what services and supports are available, how to access them, and what the aged care reforms mean for individuals, families and communities. The information is designed to be clear, respectful and easy to understand to help people make informed choices about their care.
Factsheets
- What is aged care?
- Getting ready for aged care
- Your rights and aged care
- Aged care assessments and kinship care
- What is palliative care?