Welcome to Your Aged Care

We see the complexity of the aged care system. We live and breathe it every day. Your Aged Care is here to provide you with the information you require to make aged care simpler. Because at Brightwater, care is at the core of what we do.

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What protections do I have as a home care client?

Receiving home care is a very intimate service which can sometimes leave people feeling exposed, either personally, financially or both. Fortunately, there are a range of protections in place to help give in-home aged care customers the peace of mind they need and to safeguard their rights, finances and quality of care. Find out more.

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How can I structure my Home Care budget?

If you’ve been approved for a Home Care Package (HCP), the next step is to decide which combination of the available support and services best meets your needs. Here are some examples of ways you can structure your support, depending on the level of your HCP.

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My parent needs assistance but doesn’t want residential aged care

You know it’s time. Your parent might even know it’s time. What do you do when your parent needs assistance but refuses to even consider residential aged care? We have answers.

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Navigating Aged Care

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Where can I find the costs for residential aged care?

When starting your residential aged care journey, one of the most common questions is how much does it cost? There can be many factors which influence the cost of residential aged care. Here is where you can find the provider determined costs.

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Your journey into Brightwater at Home

If you were looking for the journey to receiving Brightwater at Home support, look no further. Here is our guide to your journey into Brightwater at Home.

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My application has been approved, what happens now?

The paperwork is complete, you’ve signed your agreement and you’re joining Brightwater. What happens now, now that you are waiting for your services to start?

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Managing Aged Care

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Understanding Your Brightwater at Home Statement

Discover the simplicity behind understanding your Brightwater at Home statement with our new guide. Click for clarity and peace of mind.

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Mastering Mobility - Top Tips to Improve Strength, Balance & Walking

After a health crisis, it can be hard to hope there will be brighter days ahead. However, seventy-five-year-old Aldo D’Agostino is living proof that with motivation and professional support, there can be light at the end of the tunnel.

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4 reasons to get your daily dose of sunshine

A little bit of sunshine each day might be just what you need to feel happier and healthier. It's important to expose yourself to a safe amount of sunshine – whether that’s from your backyard, balcony or front porch. Here are four big benefits of sunlight.

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