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Supported living options for the person you care for

Find out about supported living options for older Australians or people with disability.

You may not be able to provide as much care for your loved one as you do now. There may be changes in your life or theirs.

Supported living for people with disability

If you’re caring for someone with disability, you may consider these supported living options:

  • residential care facilities
  • group homes
  • specialist accommodation.

If the person you care for is a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participant, the NDIS may help fund living supports. Find out more about home and living on the NDIS website.

Find out more about the different types of housing for the person you care for on the Disability Gateway website.

Supported living for older Australians

If you’re caring for an older Australian they may need to move into an aged care home if:

  • they can no longer live safely at home
  • they need ongoing help with everyday tasks or health care.

The government funds aged care homes across Australia so they can provide care and support services to those who need it. Each aged care home is different, so it's important to choose the right one for your loved one.

Find out more about aged care homes on the My Aged Care website.

Find out more

You can find out more about planning for the future on the Carer Gateway website.
Page last updated: 23 August 2023