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The Australian Government pays for the majority of aged care services however there is an expectation that you will contribute to the cost of your care if you have the ability to do so. How much you are asked to contribute depends on your financial situation, however the system is designed to ensure that everyone can access the care they need regardless of their circumstances.

Costs include:

  • A basic daily fee which covers day to day living costs such as meals, power and laundry costs
  • A means-tested care fee which is an additional contribution towards the cost of care that some people may be required to pay. The Department of Human Services (Centrelink) will advise if you are required to pay this fee based on an income and asset assessment.
  • An accommodation payment which is for your accommodation (room) in the home. The Australian Government will meet some or all of these costs, depending on the price agreed between you and ACH Group. Centrelink will advise based on the income and asset assessment.
  • Extra/optional service fees may be payable if you choose a higher standard of accommodation or additional services – these vary from home to home. Ask our Residential Admissions Team for more information about what extra services are available.

You can choose to pay your accommodation costs by:

  • a lump-sum Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) or
  • a periodic Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP),
  • or a combination of both.
The type of payment method which is most suitable for you will depend on your personal and financial circumstances and you may wish to consult a financial adviser before you make a decision. You have 28 days from the date of moving in to decide how you would like to pay.

More information

Read the answers to most commonly asked questions about Residential Care, learn more about ACH Group’s Healthy Ageing Approach and explore individual Residential Care Homes in your area.

Any other questions?

Please contact our Residential Admissions Team on (08) 8159 3530.

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1 day ago

Special guests surprise Bessie on her 92nd birthday! 🎂🥳

A late-night phone call to a commercial talkback show has seen the start of an unlikely friendship between a radio host and an aged care resident.

That friendship grew this morning when Leith Forrest - Nights, the host of FIVEAA's evening talkback show paid Milpara resident Bessie Dickins a visit to celebrate her 92nd birthday.

He didn't come alone either, he brought some friends of the program.

Mark Hanel, State Manager of The Cheesecake Shop came bearing a custom birthday cake, and longtime talkback collaborator FiveAA Health Expert Tracey Yeend delivered Bessie a bunch of flowers. Show Producer Blake Flanagan brought his winning personality.

Bessie has been a regular caller on the show where she talks about the art classes offered at ACH Group's Milpara residential care home, which she actively participates in. 🎨

During the visit, Bessie gave the group a tour of Milpara's Art Room showing off her favorite pieces of art, gave a demonstration of her work and artistic process and shared a slice of cake in the cafe.

Leith said Bessie was a brilliant radio guest and had gained a great following among FiveAA staff and listeners over the years. 📻

"Bessie is welcome on FiveAA anytime, she is always engaging and has great stories to tell," Leith said.

"Over the years she hasn't just bonded with us she has really connected with our audience as well.

"Bessie is now Bessie from Rostrevor. When you call in and you are someone from somewhere - you know you've made it on our show," he laughed.

Bessie said she never expected to become someone to call into a radio station and only did it on a whim.

"Leith and his guest were talking about older people and their secrets to longevity so I just called in one night," she said.

"During the interview they asked if I had ever been to a radio station. I said I hadn't and they invited me to come into the studio.

"I've been talking with Leith and Blake ever since."

Bessie said she was delighted that they paid her a visit on her birthday.

🎉 Happy birthday Bessie! 🎉
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Special guests surprise Bessie on her 92nd birthday! 🎂🥳
 
A late-night phone call to a commercial talkback show has seen the start of an unlikely friendship between a radio host and an aged care resident.
 
That friendship grew this morning when Leith Forrest - Nights, the host of FIVEAAs evening talkback show paid Milpara resident Bessie Dickins a visit to celebrate her 92nd birthday. 
 
He didnt come alone either, he brought some friends of the program. 
 
Mark Hanel, State Manager of The Cheesecake Shop came bearing a custom birthday cake, and longtime talkback collaborator FiveAA Health Expert Tracey Yeend delivered Bessie a bunch of flowers. Show Producer Blake Flanagan brought his winning personality. 
 
Bessie has been a regular caller on the show where she talks about the art classes offered at ACH Groups Milpara residential care home, which she actively participates in. 🎨
 
During the visit, Bessie gave the group a tour of Milparas Art Room showing off her favorite pieces of art, gave a demonstration of her work and artistic process and shared a slice of cake in the cafe. 

Leith said Bessie was a brilliant radio guest and had gained a great following among FiveAA staff and listeners over the years. 📻
 
Bessie is welcome on FiveAA anytime, she is always engaging and has great stories to tell, Leith said. 
 
Over the years she hasnt just bonded with us she has really connected with our audience as well. 
 
Bessie is now Bessie from Rostrevor. When you call in and you are someone from somewhere - you know youve made it on our show, he laughed. 
 
Bessie said she never expected to become someone to call into a radio station and only did it on a whim. 
 
Leith and his guest were talking about older people and their secrets to longevity so I just called in one night, she said. 
 
During the interview they asked if I had ever been to a radio station. I said I hadnt and they invited me to come into the studio. 
 
Ive been talking with Leith and Blake ever since. 
 
Bessie said she was delighted that they paid her a visit on her birthday. 
 
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