Making aged care decisions can feel overwhelming. At Compare Aged Care, we take away the stress by helping you understand your options and connecting you with the right provider for your needs.
As a not-for-profit organisation, our role is simple: provide independent, easy-to-understand guidance, help you compare providers, and match you with services that suit your situation.
Our service is always free for Senior Australians and their families.
Making aged care decisions can feel overwhelming. At Compare Aged Care, we take away the stress by helping you understand your options and connecting you with the right provider for your needs.
As a not-for-profit organisation, our role is simple: provide independent, easy-to-understand guidance, help you compare providers, and match you with services that suit your situation.
Our service is always free for Senior Australians and their families.
Whether you’re planning care for yourself, a parent, or a loved one, Compare Aged Care brings together the information that actually matters: provider availability, services offered, fees, and cultural considerations.
Instead of navigating the system alone, you get independent advice and a clear shortlist of providers, so you can make confident decisions without stress.
Our commitment is to ensure that every person can approach aged care with clarity, confidence, and dignity. By offering advice that is objective, inclusive, and compassionate, we enable informed decision-making and better outcomes for the people we serve.
Australia is made up of many cultures, traditions, and languages. We believe care should reflect this.
That’s why we help families from different cultural backgrounds connect with providers who respect traditions, language, and community values. This ensures care feels not only safe and reliable, but also familiar and comfortable.
Providers with multicultural staff.
Carers who understand your background.
Respect for traditions, food, and lifestyle.
We support anyone navigating the aged care journey, whether you are just beginning to explore options or urgently need care.
Clear steps to help you organise the right home or residential care.
Guidance that saves time and gives peace of mind.
Find help with meals, cleaning, personal care, and other support to remain independent at home.
Explore residential care options that meet your needs and location preferences.
Connect with providers who understand your language, traditions, and values.
Disclaimer
Compare Aged Care is a not-for-profit, independent referral service.
We are not a government agency, a direct care provider, or a provider of care plans.
Our service is free for people seeking care.
Compare Aged Care is an independent, not-for-profit referral platform that helps older Australians and their families find trusted aged care providers.
We simplify the process of comparing care options, understanding funding, and connecting with services that best match your needs, preferences, and cultural background.
Once you share a few details about your care needs or those of a loved one, our care consultants match you with suitable aged care providers in your area.
We consider factors such as care type (home care, respite, or residential), language or cultural preferences, and availability. There are no upfront costs to the care seekers.
The Support at Home program is the Australian Government’s new in-home aged care system starting 1 November 2025.
It replaces the Home Care Packages (HCP) and Short-Term Restorative Care (STRC) programs, combining them into a single, more flexible and person-centred model.
The aim is to give older people greater choice and control, allowing them to live independently at home for longer.
Services are grouped into three main categories:
Your approved provider will help you design a care plan that fits your goals, needs, and budget.
To access government-funded aged care services, you first need an assessment through My Aged Care.
You can:
The online application takes around 15–20 minutes and requires your Medicare card.
If you already receive a Home Care Package (HCP), you’ll transition automatically.
The Government has introduced a “no worse off” guarantee — meaning you will not pay more than you currently do under the HCP program.
Funding is based on eight new levels that reflect your individual care needs, with improved flexibility and transparency.
Yes, but how much depends on your income and the type of service:
Full pensioners will contribute the least, while self-funded retirees contribute more.
Details are available on the My Aged Care participant contributions factsheet.
Yes. With their consent, you can become a Representative through My Aged Care.
This allows you to speak on their behalf, access their information, and help coordinate services.
Alternatively, a Registered Supporter can assist with communication and decisions without having full legal authority.
No — Compare Aged Care is independent.
We partner with a wide network of approved providers across Australia but maintain a neutral position, ensuring recommendations are based solely on your needs, location, and preferences.
Get guidance to find the right aged care for you or your loved one.
