Aged care choices in Australia explained

Australians are getting older and the need for good quality aged care is a growing concern. Many dont know about the services and how they can access them. Australias aged care sector is under pressure to meet the growing demand.

Elderly couple Source: Getty Images

For information on the My Aged Care program visit:

http://www.myagedcare.gov.au/ or call 1800 200 422

For information about services in other languages visit:

http://www.myagedcare.gov.au/other-languages

For step-by-step information about how to access Aged Care support, visit the NSW Ethnic Communities' Council: http://www.eccnsw.org.au/getattachment/What-we-do/Multicultural-Ageing-and-Disability/Aged-Care/I-am-living-at-home-and-need-Aged-Care.pdf.aspx