Ambition Health Services In Your Area

Aged care provides support for older people with daily living, health, and social needs, often in-home or residential settings, while home care focuses specifically on services delivered at home to maintain independence; it's government-regulated to ensure quality and can include personal care, nursing, or respite.

Yes, if you're 65+ (or 50+ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) and have assessed needs affecting daily life, such as mobility or chronic conditions; eligibility is determined via a free ACAT assessment through My Aged Care, with no strict income barriers but potential subsidies based on means testing.

Contact My Aged Care at 1800 200 422 for an initial screening, followed by an ACAT assessment to evaluate your needs; once approved, choose a provider like us to create a personalized plan, which can take 4-6 weeks for assessment and up to months for package allocation.

Packages often cover personal care (e.g., bathing, dressing), household help (e.g., cleaning, meals), health services (e.g., medication management, nursing), social activities, and equipment like mobility aids, all tailored to your assessed level of need under government standards.

Costs depend on your income and assets via a means test by Services Australia; the government subsidizes most expenses, but you may pay basic daily fees or income-tested contributions, with protections like the 'no worse off' principle for existing recipients.

While waiting (which can be up to 12 months), you may access interim options like self-funded in-home support, respite care, or the Commonwealth Home Support Programme; contact My Aged Care for immediate referrals to bridge the gap.

Yes, services often include respite care for short breaks, counseling, and training for carers to prevent burnout; government programs like Carer Gateway (1800 422 737) provide additional resources for those supporting someone with aged care needs.

Look for providers regulated by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, which enforces standards on dignity, safety, and individualized care; you can check star ratings, complaints history, and feedback mechanisms to confirm high-quality service