Maltese Welfare NSW Inc.

22/10/2026

22/10/2026

NURSING HOME AND OR AGED CARE FACILITIES?

HAPPPENING NOW AT THE CLUB LA VALETTE BLACKTOWN

21/10/2026

At La Valette Social Centre Blacktown

23/09/2026

From 1 October 2026, eligible Support at Home participants will no longer pay out-of-pocket costs for personal care services.

Personal care can include help with showering, dressing and personal hygiene.

You will not need to pay if:
🔹 personal care is included in your support plan
🔹 you have enough funds available in your Support at Home budget.

These changes will help older people get the daily care they need and support their dignity and wellbeing.

You may still need to pay towards other Support at Home services. You will also need to pay the usual contribution for personal care services you received before 1 October.

For more information, see the comments below. 👇

17/07/2026

Thinking about selling the family home to pay for aged care? Hold that thought.... 🏠

Selling isn't your only option, and for some families, keeping the home works out better. It can stay exempt from pension testing for up to two years after moving into care, and for aged care fees, it's only assessed up to a capped amount, not its full value.

There's also a lot changing right now with RAD exit fees, which changed late last year, so it's worth understanding how it all fits together.

Rachel Lane breaks it down in our latest article. Every situation is different, so it's worth getting advice specific to yours. Link below 👇

https://agedcaredecisions.com.au/former-home-means-test/

17/07/2026