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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Applying for Home Care with Brightwater

You’ve decided on Brightwater for your home care services, thank you! We can’t wait to have you on board. Here’s how you can apply for Brightwater at Home.

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I’ve rung and registered interest in residential aged care – what now?

If you’ve spoken to our Welcome Team recently regarding residential aged care, but forgotten what happens next, here’s your reminder.

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I’ve rung and registered interest in a home care – what now?

You’ve rung and spoken to our fantastic Welcome Team. You’ve answered some questions, and they’ve taken your information. What happens now? If you need a reminder for what happens next, read on.

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Brightwater Inglewood - Where Community Thrives

When Brightwater Care Group’s newest aged care home opened last year, Rafaela Arias became, in her own words, its first Queen.

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Where can I find the home care fees and charges?

An important part of understanding your home care services is understanding the fees and charges your provider charges. Here's where to find them.

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What do I need to make an application for home care services?

You’ve had your ACAT assessment, and you’ve been approved for a Home Care Package, so how do you make an application?

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Brightwater Inglewood - Where Families Feel At Home

When Marion Urfig arrived at the beach in Durban with a girlfriend on Christmas Day 1966, it marked the beginning of a love story that has spanned fifty-six years and two continents. A love story that has withstood the challenges of growing older.

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A few tips to make adjusting to life in residential aged care easier and better

When someone you love moves into residential aged care, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how it is all going to work out. Here is how you can help your loved one settle into aged care.

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