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Practical guidance on home care, funding and getting started — for families in Canberra, Queanbeyan, Karabar and Yass.
Helping an Ageing Parent With Showering
Respectful ways to raise it, the equipment that makes the bathroom safer, and how to get funded personal care in Canberra.
Self-Managing Support at Home: Can You Choose Your Own Carer?
How self-management works, what your provider still does, the 10% overhead cap, and how to get started.
Personal Care Is Now Fully Funded Under Support at Home
From 1 October 2026, personal care is fully government-funded under Support at Home, with no co-contribution. Here's what changed.
How Support at Home Contributions Actually Work
Clinical support, independence and everyday living — the three service categories that decide what you pay, explained in plain English.
Signs It Might Be Time to Consider Home Care
The everyday signs — around the house, with personal care, and with mood and connection — that suggest a parent could use more support.
What Happens at a My Aged Care Assessment?
A step-by-step, plain-English guide to what actually happens before, during and after your assessment.
Support at Home vs Home Care Package: What Actually Changed?
What changed in November 2025, whether your existing Home Care Package is affected, and what to actually do next.
How to Choose a Support at Home Provider in Canberra: A Practical Checklist
What actually differs between providers, the paperwork you'll need, and questions worth asking before you decide.
You've Been Approved for Support at Home — What Happens Next?
What your approval letter means, how to choose a provider through My Aged Care, and how Elvana Care fits in.
How Much Does Home Care Cost in Canberra? A Plain-English Guide
How Support at Home funding classifications work, what your budget actually covers, and the legacy Home Care Package context.
Already Have a Home Care Provider? Here's How Elvana Care Can Still Help
You don't have to replace your existing provider or coordinator to get more support — here's how Elvana Care can fit in alongside them.