Means Testing for Aged Care Residents under the New Aged Care Act

This session is intended for admissions staff, and others who need an understanding of the fees and charges rules relating to people entering residential aged care.

It will explain how the new means testing system will determine the fees and charges applying to people entering care from 1 November 2025.

It will also cover aspects the system which will not change, serving as a refresher for staff familiar with the old system, as well as new staff needing a broad overview.

Topics Include:

• What gets assessed
• How the family home is treated
• The potential fees payable
• Supported versus non-supported residents
• What different people will pay, depending on their circumstances
• Considerations when a couple enter care at around the same time
• The interaction between aged care and the Age Pension

About the Presenter:
Paul Carberry is a consultant who helps people understand the fees and charges system when a family member is entering residential aged care. Over the past five years he has helped hundreds of families navigate this complex area.

From 2005 to 2016 Paul was the CEO of Leading Age Services Australia – SA. Prior to that he ran an accounting software business for 15 years and has also worked in various sales and marketing roles.