What does aged care in Australia actually cost, and is your family prepared when the time comes? In this episode of Get Rich, Molly sits down with aged care financial specialist and co-author of Downsizing Made Simple, Rachel, to demystify one of the most overwhelming   and most avoided   financial conversations Australian families need to have. Whether you're the one your family looks to when things get hard (hi, TED 👋) or you just want to get ahead of this before there's a crisis, this episode is your starting point. No jargon, no overwhelm   just clear, practical guidance on what to expect and how to plan.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What aged care in Australia actually includes   and why it's so much more than just nursing homes
• The difference between home care and residential aged care, and what each one costs
• How means testing works and why the bill can be higher than your income
• What a RAD and a DAP are, and how families typically fund the move into residential care
• Why selling the family home isn't always the right move (and when it could actually cost you more)
• How to access government-funded care through My Aged Care   and why you shouldn't wait until there's a crisis
• What the Aged Care Assessment is, why it's like a passport, and the one mistake people make that leaves them under-supported
• What happens when a parent lands in hospital and you have 48 hours to find a bed
• The questions you must ask before signing anything with an aged care provider
• Three things you can do this week to start the conversation with your parents

Perfect for: Australian women with ageing parents, anyone who's ever Googled "how does aged care work in Australia," and every Trusted Eldest Daughter who's quietly holding this all together.

The biggest takeaway from this episode? The best time to plan for aged care was years ago. The second-best time is right now. 🎧

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