Aged Care Masterclasses 2024

Who these classes are for and why

Every week we're contacted by people who are told by My Aged Care that they aren't eligible for aged care services or are told they can't get an assessment with the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). They don't know what to do, the information they've read and heard is conflicting and they're seeking accurate information and support to get into and progress through each level within the system.

Some of the reasons these people have been given by My Aged Care are that they are ineligible because they have a carer, they are ineligible because they are self-funded retirees, they are ineligible because they can still clean, prepare a meal for themselves, they can still shower themselves and they still drive. We've also been told by people seeking in-home support that My Aged Care has advised them they are ineligible if there is someone else living in the home with the older person.

All this information is incorrect.

We're also been contacted by people who cannot progress from entry level services, having been assessed previously by the Regional Assessment Service and needing an ACAT assessment.

The aged care system is supposed to support older people to remain living in their own homes for as long as possible, but the complexity of the system prevents people getting the support they need in time.

I published my book to teach people how the aged care system works and last year we launched our aged care Masterclass series for the same reason, to teach and support people to get the in-home support they need.

You've heard the saying "you only get one chance to make a first impression" and this is true of Australia's aged care system. Understanding how the system works, knowing how to prepare for initial contact with My Aged Care and any assessments, and being aware of when and how to go about getting extra support as your loved one's needs increase means you'll be able to support older loved ones stay at home for as long as possible.

How these classes work

These online Masterclasses and focus on topics relating to keeping older loved ones at home and as independent as possible. The classes are capped at fifteen people to ensure you have a personalised experience and don’t get lost in the crowd. You have the opportunity to ask questions that will be answered during the class and you’ll be sent a copy of the recording after the event ends.

Simply choose the topics you’re interested in and follow the link to book and pay for your classes. Each class is $47.
Watch your inbox for the Zoom link for each class. Be sure to check your junk folder in case it ends up in there.

You’ll receive reminder emails as it gets closer to your chosen classes.

The duration of each class is about 40 minutes with questions and answers for the remaining 20 minutes. After the class is finished, we email you a link to the recording.