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From 1 October 2026, Stolen Generations redress payments will not count as an asset for the residential aged care means test.
This means that people who have received Stolen Generations payments will not pay more for residential aged care because of that payment.
The exemption is available for anyone who has received a Stolen Generations redress payment and is living in an aged care home. It also applies to any aged care home resident whose partner has received this type of redress payment.
What do I need to do
To have your redress payment excluded from your assets, you will need to talk to Services Australia or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
You can do this by:
- contacting Services Australia on their Aged Care line (1800 227 475)
- visiting a Services Australia service centre.
For further information, visit means assessments for residential aged care.
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