by Julia McCarthy | Mar 19, 2026 | Articles
For many Australians, the journey into the aged care system doesn’t begin with a proactive plan; it starts at the “breaking point”. As a professional navigating this space, I see the same story daily: individuals and families who have tried to do the right thing, hit...
by Julia McCarthy | Feb 12, 2026 | Articles
Most of us instinctively avoid thinking about growing older. It is human nature to dodge the topic of aged care until a crisis strikes. However, waiting until an emergency occurs often means being thrust into a system that is complex, confusing, and notoriously brutal...
by Julia McCarthy | Dec 16, 2025 | Articles
As the new Aged Care changes came into force on November 1, there have been significant issues – as predicted. The system has become more complicated to navigate, access, and use, and increasingly unaffordable. Combined waitlists for assessment and approved funding...
by Julia McCarthy | Nov 17, 2025 | Articles
By the time you read this, 1 November 2025 will have passed, marking the most significant change to Australian aged care we’ve ever seen. On that single day, a perfect storm of reforms hit, including a new Aged Care Act 2024, strengthened Quality Standards, and a...
by Julia McCarthy | Oct 10, 2025 | Articles
The long-term delay in new home care package funding has created a disastrous domino effect trapping thousands of older Australians and driving a national aged care crisis. When an older person admits to hospital, their care needs often change and increase. To return...
