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I'm going to a rest home? Will I have to pay for my care?
You are responsible for paying for, or contributing towards, residential care services just as you would pay for whatever you needed if you lived elsewhere. There is a maximum amount that you will have to pay (as long as provider meets certain requirements which all providers listed in the residential...
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Rates Rebate in a retirement village
Retirement village residents who hold a Licence to Occupy may be eligible for the Government's full Rates Rebate, as long as they meet the income criteria. Each year, usually in mid-June, the Government updates the income and rebate thresholds. You can find more information on rates rebates in retirement villages...
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What is a Care Plan?
A Care Plan will be developed after an interRAI assessment has been completed, usually by a health professional that works in a Needs Assessment Service Coordination (NASC) team. The plan will be discussed with you (and those closest to you, as long as you agree). If you are eligible for...
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