Retirement Villages
12 major operators
🏠Home Care
11 trusted providers
🏥Aged Care Facilities
9 major operators
🏦Reverse Mortgages
8 lenders & brokers
💼Financial Advisers
6 retirement specialists
📜Estate Planners
7 will & probate lawyers
🕊️Funeral Directors
7 trusted providers
📦Downsizing
5 services & agents
✈️Travel Insurance
6 senior-friendly options
🏡Granny Flats
7 builders & suppliers
👩⚕️Health Specialists
8 specialist services
♿NDIS Providers
8 support services
🤝Community & Clubs
8 groups & programs
🏘️ Retirement Village Cost Calculator
Estimate entry price, ongoing fees, exit fees (DMF) and departure entitlements.
Calculate now →🏥 Aged Care Cost Calculator
Estimate residential aged care fees including the means-tested care fee and RAD/DAP options.
Calculate now →🏠 Home Care Package Calculator
Estimate your Support at Home funding level and monthly care budget after management fees.
Calculate now →🏦 Reverse Mortgage Calculator
Estimate borrowing capacity, total interest costs and remaining home equity over time.
Calculate now →📦 Downsizing Cost Calculator
Calculate the true cost of selling, buying smaller and moving — including stamp duty and agent fees.
Calculate now →💰 Age Pension Eligibility Calculator
Estimate your Age Pension entitlement based on the income and assets tests for 2025-26.
Calculate now →📜 Will Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of preparing a will — solicitor, online service or public trustee compared.
Calculate now →📋 Executor Fee Calculator
Estimate professional executor fees and estate administration costs based on your estate value.
Calculate now →How to Choose a Retirement Village
Contracts, DMF costs, lifestyle considerations and questions to ask before signing.
Read guide →Australian Aged Care System Explained
Support at Home, residential care and how to access government-funded services in 2025.
Read guide →Reverse Mortgages: Pros, Cons & Risks
An honest guide including the compounding interest issue and government HEAS comparison.
Read guide →Complete Downsizing Checklist Australia
Financial planning, property decisions, moving logistics and Centrelink considerations.
Read guide →Understanding Home Care in Australia
Support at Home explained — assessment, choosing a provider and management fees.
Read guide →Age Pension Guide 2025
Eligibility, current rates, income test, assets test and strategies to maximise your entitlement.
Read guide →Estate Planning Checklist
Wills, enduring power of attorney, super nominations and when to update your plan.
Read guide →Funeral Planning Guide Australia
Types, costs, prepaid funerals, funeral bonds, insurance and government assistance.
Read guide →Planning for Later Life in Australia: A Complete Overview
Whether you're planning ahead for yourself or helping an older parent navigate their options, understanding the Australian aged care and retirement system is essential. The decisions made in this phase of life have major financial and lifestyle consequences — being informed makes all the difference.
The Four Key Later-Life Pathways
- Ageing at home with Support at Home: Government-funded in-home support for those who want to remain independent at home
- Retirement village living: Independent community living for active, healthy seniors — not care
- Residential aged care: 24-hour nursing and personal care when home is no longer safe
- Granny flat: Secondary dwelling on family property — balancing independence and proximity
Start at My Aged Care
For any government-funded aged care support, the journey begins at myagedcare.gov.au or by calling 1800 200 422. This is the central Australian Government portal for all aged care assessments, service finding and provider information.
Get Independent Advice Before Major Decisions
Retirement village contracts, reverse mortgages, aged care funding strategies and estate planning all involve significant financial and legal consequences. Always seek independent financial and legal advice from qualified professionals before committing to any major decision.
This directory provides general information only. Provider listings are for informational purposes and do not constitute endorsements. Always conduct your own research and seek independent professional advice.
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