Funding services - resources

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Caring for someone can be costly. The Australian Government recognises this cost and values the support that you offer those that you care for. Carer Gateway: financial help section has information on different types of carer payments and concession card that can help you to continue to care.
Services Australia provides information about different payments available for carers.
There are also payments available to support you when someone close to you dies. Services Australia provides information in their Death and bereavement section.
The Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has information on What does palliative care cost.

To access an information package that was developed by the government and to learn more about what is available for care leavers in aged care, visit their support for care leavers section.

To assist aged care homes that specialise in caring for people who were homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, the Australian Government offer a Homeless Supplement for aged care under the AN ACC funding model.

To access support in finding inclusive services, visit My Aged Care support for LGBTI people.

Many aged care services are subsidised by the Australian government to help older people to have fair access to care. People are expected to contribute to care costs if they can afford to. To find out more about financial assistance for older people visit My Aged Care: support for financially disadvantaged people.
If you are caring for an older person who is experiencing financial hardship visit My Aged Care: financial hardship assistance section for support services.

To help allied health professionals transition into rural and remote health service Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH) provides training and education that will help you to be more culturally aware.
The WA Department of Health WA Cancer and Palliative Care Network: Rural Palliative Care Model in Western Australia (407kb pdf) explains the challenges faced by health professionals working within palliative care in the rural and remote setting.

To find resources for veterans, the My Aged Care: Support for veterans’ section gives information about the services provided by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and My Aged Care. There is a video that details the experience of a veteran receiving support services.
If you are caring for a veteran and they require an increase in services, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) website explains the services that are funded by DVA. For example Veterans’ Home Care (VHC), Coordinated Veterans’ Care (CVC) Program and other home nursing and allied health services are available.
For community nursing providers, visit DVA: Information for community nursing providers to find out how to access DVA funding to be able to provide services for the DVA community.

Last updated 12 June 2026