Aged Care in Melbourne

Aged Care Services Available in Melbourne

Melbourne offers a wide range of government-funded aged care services for older Victorians. From the inner suburbs to the outer metropolitan fringe, there are hundreds of approved providers ready to assist with home care, residential care, and everything in between.

• Support at Home (formerly Home Care Packages)
• Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP)
• Residential aged care / nursing homes
• Respite and short-term care
• Transition care post-hospitalisation
• Dementia and memory support programs
• Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) care

How to Access Aged Care in Melbourne

1. Contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 to register and discuss your needs.
2. ACAT Assessment — A home assessment is arranged through your local Melbourne ACAT team.
3. Receive your approval letter — You'll be approved for the appropriate level of support.
4. Choose a Melbourne provider — Select from the many approved providers operating in your suburb.
5. Begin services — Your provider creates a care plan tailored to your needs.

Areas We Cover in Greater Melbourne

Aged Care Costs in Melbourne

Aged care costs in Melbourne follow the national framework but residential accommodation costs vary by suburb. Inner-city and bayside facilities typically have higher RAD requirements than outer eastern or western suburbs.

• Home care co-contributions: $0–$15,000+ per year
• Residential basic daily fee: ~$62/day (set nationally)
• Residential RAD: Typically $400,000–$1,000,000+ in Melbourne metro

Multicultural Aged Care in Melbourne

Melbourne is home to large communities of Italian, Greek, Chinese, Vietnamese, and many other cultural backgrounds. Many aged care providers in Melbourne offer culturally specific programs, language support, and food preferences tailored to diverse communities. Tell us about your cultural needs and we'll find the right match.