On a Home Care Package But Now Need Residential Care? Here’s What You Need to Know

Were you approved for a Home Care Package before 12 September 2024 — but now need residential aged care?
With major aged care changes starting from 1 July 2025, it’s critical to understand how the rules will apply if you’re moving from home care into permanent aged care. The wrong move could cost you thousands.

🎯 In this video, you’ll learn:
• How aged care reforms affect “grandfathered” clients
• What changes (and what doesn’t) when you transition into residential care
• How Refundable Accommodation Deposits (RAD) and Daily Accommodation Payments (DAP) are changing
• What opting in to the new aged care model really means — and who it benefits
• How Home Care Package fees already paid affect your residential aged care costs
• How Centrelink’s financial assessment determines what you’ll pay
• What to ask before you move into care — and why advice is essential