Information on the process for entering residential aged care and how DVA and other government departments can assist with the move.

The veteran's guide to moving into an aged care home has been developed to further help veterans understand the process for moving into residential aged care. You can view this online or order a hardcopy to be delivered to your home, from the aged care resources page of the website.

We appreciate those family members, acquaintances and friends who help our veterans and war widow(er)s with moving into and living in an aged care home. A carer is anyone who provides everyday assistance to another person. To find out more, visit Information for Carers.

Preparing for your future residential care needs

To help you understand and get started with residential care

Residential aged care and your income support payments

Learn how living in residential aged care can affect your pension

Residential aged care means testing

Learn about the means testing process and what you need to provide

Understanding residential aged care costs

Learn about the fees and contributions you may need to pay in an aged care home

Veterans’ Supplement for residential care

How eligible veterans access the Veterans’ Supplement when they permanently enter residential care.