Your Guide

You will need to complete an income and assets assessment to determine whether you are eligible for government assistance with your accommodation costs and if you need to pay a means tested care fee.

How much you pay depends on the result of this income and assets assessment as set by the Federal Government. It can take between 4 to 12 weeks to get the results of an income and assets assessment, so we recommend you start the process as soon as possible.

Assessments are undertaken by the Department of Human Services (Centrelink). The form can either be downloaded from the Services Australia website or by calling DHS on 1800 227 475 and asking for a copy to be posted to you.

We strongly recommend that you complete this income and asset assessment form with the help of a financial advisor that specialises in aged care.