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About Australia · 24 Aug 2026
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Plain-language explainers written by our editorial team and reviewed against current government guidelines. Free to read, no sign-up.
What is My Aged Care, and what does it do?
Plain-language guide to My Aged Care, the Australian Government's entry point for aged care: what it does, the steps from first call to services, and who it is for.
Respite care explained: a break for carers and the people they support
Plain-language guide to respite care in Australia: the types (in-home, day, overnight and residential, emergency), how to access it through My Aged Care, the NDIS and Carer Gateway, and what it costs.
How to apply for the NDIS: eligibility, access requests and evidence
Plain-language guide to applying for the NDIS in Australia: the eligibility rules (age, residence, disability), how to make an access request, what evidence you need, and what happens after you apply.
Aged care fees explained: what you actually pay
Plain-English guide to aged care costs in Australia: home care contributions, the basic daily fee, means-tested fees, and accommodation deposits (RAD and DAP).
Who is eligible for a Home Care Package?
Plain-language guide to Home Care Package eligibility in Australia: the age and care-need tests, how the single assessment works, residency, and how Support at Home changed things.
Dementia vs Alzheimer's: what is the difference?
Plain-language explanation of how dementia and Alzheimer's disease differ: dementia is the umbrella term for a group of symptoms, Alzheimer's is the most common disease that causes them, plus the other main types and what a diagnosis involves in Australia.
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