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Residential and Respite Info Session

Residential and Respite

Info Session

Moving into residential aged care or organising respite support can be one of the biggest decisions a person and their family will face in their aged care journey. This session helps older people and families better understand residential aged care, respite options, and the financial and practical considerations involved in choosing the right provider.

We’ll explore what to look for, the questions you should be asking, how residential aged care costs work, and what additional services may be available. Whether you’re planning ahead, exploring respite care, or preparing for a more immediate transition into care, this session aims to provide clear, supportive guidance to help you navigate the process with greater confidence.

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Key Topics Covered

  • Understanding residential aged care and respite care
  • When residential care may be the right option
  • What to look for when comparing providers
  • Important questions to ask during tours and consultations
  • Understanding accommodation and care costs
  • How residential aged care funding works
  • Respite care options and pathways
  • Extra service and additional service offerings
  • Understanding agreements, fees, and inclusions
  • Tips for making informed care decisions

This Session Is Ideal For

  • Older people considering residential aged care
  • Families supporting someone through a transition into care
  • People exploring respite care options
  • Anyone wanting to better understand residential aged care costs and funding
  • Families wanting guidance on comparing providers and services

Meet Your Facilitators

Our facilitators have extensive experience supporting older people and families through residential aged care and respite decisions. They understand the emotional weight these decisions can carry and are committed to providing practical, compassionate guidance in a supportive environment.

Joseph

Joseph is the Founder and Managing Director of My Care Journey and has more than two decades of experience across the aged care sector. His passion for supporting older people and families was shaped by his own experiences helping his grandmother navigate aged care and, more recently, supporting his parents through their own care journeys. Joseph understands firsthand how overwhelming and emotionally complex the system can feel and is passionate about making aged care information easier to understand and access.

Zabe

Zabe has spent the past decade working in aged care and community services. Her passion for aged care advocacy comes from supporting her own grandmother through home care, while navigating cultural barriers, language differences, and a system that was often difficult to understand. That experience shaped her commitment to ensuring older people and families do not miss out on support simply because the process is too overwhelming or inaccessible.

Alisha

Alisha is an experienced Care Manager who has supported hundreds of older Australians to navigate the aged care system and access support that genuinely meets their needs. Alongside her professional expertise, she also brings personal lived experience supporting family members through the aged care journey herself. Known for her warm, caring approach and extensive knowledge of aged care systems, Alisha is passionate about empowering older people and families to make informed decisions that feel right for their individual circumstances and care needs.

How This Session will Help
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Choosing residential aged care or respite support is a big decision, so having the right information can make the process much easier. Join us for a practical and informative session designed to help you understand your options and make more confident decisions about care.

Contact Us

Every care journey starts with a conversation. Tell us a little about what you need, and we’ll be in touch to guide you from there.

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