Staying In Place Busselton

21/09/2026

Understanding Your Aged Care Contributions 💙

Arranging aged care? You may need to complete an income and assets assessment before your contribution rate can be worked out.
Not everyone needs an assessment — it depends on your pension status and financial circumstances.
The assessment isn’t compulsory, but if you don’t complete one when required, you may be charged the highest applicable contribution rate.
Completing the assessment can give you a clearer idea of what you’re likely to pay and help you plan ahead.

💡 Understanding your contribution rate can make navigating aged care a little easier.
If you're unsure about the assessment or what it means for you, My Aged Care can provide information about your individual circumstances.

Staying in Place Busselton is here to help older people and their families navigate the aged care system.
🌐 www.stayinginplacebusselton.org.au

21/09/2026

17/09/2026

https://www.busselton.wa.gov.au/community/seniors

Seniors are an important part of the City of Busselton - Local Government community, making up 26% of the population!!

Please check this link for a list of events, workshops and more.

Seniors are an important part of the City of Busselton community and make up 26% (more than 9,000 people) of the population.

14/09/2026

Understanding Your Support at Home Services 💙
Not sure what the difference is between Clinical Care and Independence Support?
Understanding the two categories can help you make sense of your Support at Home plan and the services available to you.

🩺 CLINICAL CARE
Supports your health and wellbeing and may include:
• Nursing care
• Medication management
• Wound care
• Physiotherapy
• Occupational therapy
• Speech pathology
• Dietetics
• Continence support
For eligible Support at Home participants, Clinical Care is fully government funded.
🏡 INDEPENDENCE SUPPORT
Helps with everyday activities so you can continue living safely and independently at home.
This may include:
• Personal care such as showering and dressing
• Cleaning and laundry
• Meal preparation
• Shopping
• Transport
• Social and community activities
Participant contributions may apply to some Independence Support services, depending on your circumstances.

💡 Understanding what your funding can be used for can help you get the most from your Support at Home plan.

Staying in Place Busselton is here to help older people and their families understand aged care and support options.
🌐 www.stayinginplacebusselton.org.au
Information current at the time of publication. Individual services, funding and contributions depend on your Support at Home assessment and circumstances.

07/09/2026

UNDERSTANDING YOUR SUPPORT AT HOME FUNDING LEVEL 💙
Did you know that Support at Home has 8 funding levels?
Your level is based on your individual care needs and helps determine the amount of government funding available to support you to live safely and independently at home.

The 8 levels are:
Level 1 — $11,010 per year
Lower-level support needs
Level 2 — $16,451 per year
More regular assistance with everyday activities
Level 3 — $22,536 per year
Moderate support needs
Level 4 — $30,468 per year
Higher support needs
Level 5 — $40,729 per year
More substantial and regular support
Level 6 — $49,365 per year
Significant ongoing support needs
Level 7 — $59,660 per year
High-level care needs
Level 8 — $80,137 per year
Very high support needs

💡 Your funding level is about your needs — not your age.

Your circumstances can change over time. If your care needs change significantly, you can talk with your care team about whether a reassessment may be appropriate.
It's also worth checking that your current services are still meeting your needs and that you're making the most of the funding available to you.

At Staying in Place Busselton, we're here to help older people and their families understand their options and navigate changes to aged care.

🌐 www.stayinginplacebusselton.org.au
Funding amounts shown are current at the time of publication. Individual funding and eligibility depend on your assessment and Support at Home arrangements.

31/08/2026

💙 Aged Care: Understanding Income & Assets Assessments

When accessing government-funded aged care, your income and assets may affect the contributions you are asked to pay.
An income and assets assessment helps determine what you may need to contribute towards your aged care costs.
The rules can vary depending on the type of care you receive, including:
🏡 Support at Home
🏠 Residential aged care
🤝 Respite care
It can feel complicated, but understanding how the assessment works can help you plan ahead and avoid unexpected costs.

💡 You don't have to navigate it alone.

For information about your individual circumstances, contact My Aged Care or speak with a registered provider.

Staying in Place Busselton is here to help older people and their families better understand aged care and support options.

🌐 www.stayinginplacebusselton.org.au
Information is general in nature. Your individual contributions depend on your circumstances and the type of care you receive.

27/08/2026

Save this one to the calendar! 📅

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗢𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 👣

Falls are preventable and Stay On Your Feet has simple tips to keep you healthy, active and on your feet. Join us for this free event:

📅11:00am Tuesday 8 September 2026
📍Busselton Senior Citizens Centre
🙋Register - please register for this free event by calling 08 9781 0496 or email [email protected]

25/08/2026

https://www.busselton.wa.gov.au/events/wild-about-wildflowers-meelup-regional-park/11826?c=4

Check this link for small group wildflower walks in our region from the City of Busselton - Local Government website.

We are rapidly approaching the prettiest time of the year with wildflowers emerging! 🌸

20/07/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GEqRfD7ub/

The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) offers free, confidential and independent information and advocacy support for older people seeking or receiving government-funded aged care services.

To chat with us, call the Aged Care Advocacy Line 1800 700 600 or visit opan.org.au

20/07/2026

Contact Busselton Hospice Care Incorporated if you'd like to be a part of this important conversation. 🌻

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐖𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 (𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝).
🪶 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘚𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦- 𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘉𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 🪶

This information seminar is presented by Busselton Hospice Care Incorporated as part of our "𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘞𝘦 𝘋𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘬 𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 (𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘚𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥)" series and is for people who have recently lost a loved one or know someone at the end of their life.

The session will also include education around what normal grief looks like, and the support the Hospice provides, such as coping strategies and how to adjust to your “new normal” while navigating grief.

Busselton Library, Wednesday 29th July from 10.30am - 12.00pm

All welcome. Free to attend. Refreshments provided.

Please register here: https://events.humanitix.com/busselton-library-bereavement