This subsidy is designed to provide financial assistance for those who can not pay for the full cost of residential (rest home) care. A number of criteria apply. It is explained more fully in the section 'What is residential care'.

It's normal to worry when you find you are struggling with day-to-day tasks. It can feel like you've lost a sense of control over your life. Yet, worry can be a motivating force too. Many people find that being clearer about what might be going on for them, such as...

As we age, it can be easy to become isolated and withdraw from social connections. However, research has shown that staying social and maintaining strong connections with family, friends, and the community is key to living well as we get older. Studies have shown that social isolation and loneliness are...

When receiving a health or disability service you have the right: To be treated with respect. To be treated fairly without pressure or discrimination. To dignity and independence. To receive a quality service and to be treated with care and skill. To be given information that you can understand in...