Eligibility for government funding for aged care is based on several factors including the person’s health and age. The age requirements are that a person is aged:
65 years or older; or
50 years and older if you identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander;
50 years or older and on a low income, homeless or at risk of being homeless (45 years or older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people).
The health and medical requirements relate to a person’s ability to undertake everyday tasks including:
getting out of bed or chairs;
walking;
going to the toilet;
taking a bath or shower;
getting dressed;
eating a meal;
preparing a meal;
taking medicine;
basic housework;
driving or taking public transport;
shopping for groceries;
managing money and paying bills.
To see whether you are eligible for an assessment for aged care funding, you can access the ‘My Aged Care - Assessment Eligibility Checker’.
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