
Information for older Australians on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Older people are at greater risk of more serious illness if they get COVID-19. If you – or someone you care for – need help, there is support available. This COVID-19 page lists a range of important resources to assist you.

Spotlight: My Aged Care’s Help explorer
If you're unsure about what aged care services are available, it can help to read about people in similar situations and how they received help.

How you appoint a support person has changed
If you're planning for, or receiving, aged care services it can help to appoint a person to support you. You can now appoint an individual or an advocacy organisation to support you through the aged care process.

Have your say on aged care reform in Australia
We invite everyone to continue to have their say about the aged care reforms. There are plenty of opportunities for you to stay informed and have your say through surveys, webinars, online workshops, consultation papers and face-to-face events.
Webinar: Diversity and inclusion in aged care
The Older Person Advocacy Network (OPAN) invites you to a webinar to discover how diversity education can make aged care services more inclusive.
Jeff was encouraged to get help after talking to his neighbours
Jeff had a passion for gardening. But one day, an injury made him realise some changes were needed. With some support from My Aged Care, he receives gardening support, and now his garden looks better than ever.
Auslan video interpreting services are now available
You can now contact My Aged Care through a free Auslan video interpreting service. The three-way video chat is available if yourself or a loved one is Deaf, Deafblind or hard of hearing.
Webinar: Everybody's Oma - a family’s dementia journey
The Older Person’s Advocacy Network (OPAN) is hosting a webinar with the creators of the dementia-focused documentary, Everybody’s Oma.
Have your say on how older Australians receive care at home
The Department of Health is changing how home care is delivered. You can help shape the future of in-home aged care by telling us what services are important to you.
Program in Focus: Re-Engaging Volunteers into Residential Aged Care Facilities
If you need extra social support at your aged care home, there is help available. The Re-engaging Volunteers into Residential Aged Care Facilities program can link you to a volunteer support network.
‘Be Connected’ podcast helps you stay safe online
There’s now a new podcast series to help keep you safe online. Be Connected answers common technology questions for older Australians and provides useful tips on how to protect yourself online.
New Home Care Package costs checker now live
The Find a provider tool has been updated to make it easier for people to view and compare costs information.
Webinar: Aged care and your rights – how advocacy supports you
The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) is inviting you to attend a free webinar and learn how to better navigate the aged care system.
Help us improve aged care home design
The Australian Government is developing new aged care home design standards – and we’d like to know what you think.
It’s going to get easier to manage your Home Care Package Budget
If you, or someone you care for, receives services through a Home Care Package, you may soon notice a change to your monthly statements.
Webinar: Support at Home and regulation update
You’re invited to a free webinar to learn more about the Support at Home Program and a new regulatory framework for aged care.
Webinar: COVID-19 updates for people living in aged care homes
You’re invited to a free webinar, to learn about the latest COVID-19 updates for people living in aged care homes.
Webinar: COVID-19 updates for people living in aged care homes
You’re invited to a free webinar, to learn about the latest COVID-19 updates for people living in aged care homes.
Webinar: Aged care support for older LGBTIQ people
The Older Person’s Advocacy Network (OPAN) will host a free online webinar to talk about inclusive aged care services and support available if you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQ).
Congratulations to the Senior Australian of the Year 2022
St John Ambulance volunteer Valmai Dempsey has been named the Senior Australian of the Year 2022.
Find out the latest in Support at Home Program design
Starting from July 2024, a single Support at Home Program will replace all help at home programs.
You’re invited to a free online Christmas performance
The Older Person’s Advocacy Network (OPAN) is inviting older Australians and aged care homes to be part of an online Christmas celebration.
New features to My Aged Care website – December 2021
Read about the latest updates and features that were added to the My Aged Care website in December — including a new homepage, new costs information and improvements to help you connect with aged care providers.
Webinar: The Ageing Mosaic – First Nations Communities
The Older Person’s Advocacy Group is hosting a webinar to help older First Nations Australians, their families and carers with strategies to age well.