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Podcast: Fine Answers
Episode: Aged Care Changes Explained – What You Need to Know for 2026 | Episode 149
Description: Aged care in Australia is changing and many families are only starting to realise what that means for them. With new rules now in place, more of the cost of care is being shared with individuals based on their income and assets, making forward planning more important than ever. In this episode, Jay and Delta discuss the broader changes affecting both support at home and residential aged care. They talk through why cash flow matters, how costs are assessed, and why having early conversations can help avoid rushed decisions during already stressful times. The discussion also touches o...