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Residential care

Trusted information on residential care services in Australia including the different levels, how to access it, and information on caring for someone else.

My Aged Care – the first step to accessing aged care services

My Aged Care can help you find the information you need about aged care, including the different types of aged care services that are available in your area.

Aged care services

Trusted information aged care services, plus links to trusted resources.

Dementia care options

Trusted information on caring for someone with dementia, including care options and support services

Nursing homes

Links to trusted information about nursing homes.

Assessment for respite

Trusted information about assessment for respite care for people with dementia and their carers, including referrals and the process

Dementia assessments

Trusted information about caring for someone with dementia, including assessments that can help determine the person's care needs

Ageing

Trusted information about ageing from leading Australian health organisations, including links to older people's services and mental health resources.

Ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer is most common over the age of 50, but it can affect women of any age. Learn about its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and prevention.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve. It affects 1 in 10 Australians aged 80 and over – but glaucoma can also strike at any age.