Aged care support providers in Australia

Navigating the aged care system can be a lonely, frustrating, and overwhelming experience. From understanding your aged care needs assessment (now arranged through the Single Assessment System via My Aged Care, formerly known as an ACAT assessment) to choosing a provider and managing ongoing care, it often feels like a full-time job.

You don’t have to do it alone.

Through Carevo, you can connect with experienced Aged Care Navigation specialists in Australia who are designed for families who want an expert in their corner. These professional guides and allies use their deep industry knowledge to cut through the complexity, save you time, and ensure your loved one gets the best possible care.

When Do You Need a Navigator?

If you’re feeling stressed or stuck, you can find the right support through Carevo. Connect with aged care navigation specialists who are the right fit if you are:

• Just starting the journey and feeling completely overwhelmed by My Aged Care.
• Trying to choose a Support at Home provider and worried about high fees and poor service.
• Unhappy with your current provider and looking for support to resolve issues or switch.
• Concerned about quality of care and need an expert to help you address the problems.
• Time-poor and need a professional to manage the research, phone calls, and paperwork.

Navigation & Support Services Available

Through Carevo, you can find experienced aged care navigators who offer a range of professional support services tailored to your specific needs.

1. Initial Consultation & Action Plan

It starts with a conversation. Your navigator will listen to your situation, assess your needs, and provide a clear, step-by-step Action Plan so you know exactly what needs to happen next.

2. Provider Selection & Negotiation

Choosing the right provider is critical. Expert navigators use their industry knowledge to help you find high-quality, low-fee providers in Australia. They can help you compare contracts, ask the tough questions, and even negotiate on your behalf.

3. Issue Resolution & Provider Management

If you’re having problems with your current provider, a skilled navigator can help. They can act as your representative to formally address issues, mediate conversations, and, if necessary, manage the process of switching to a new provider.

4. Ongoing Support & Guidance

The aged care journey has many stages. Professional navigators can provide ongoing support, helping you prepare for annual reviews and ensuring your care plan continues to meet your needs.


Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from a free advocacy service like OPAN? OPAN provides an important, government-funded service to uphold basic rights. The Navigation specialists you can find through Carevo offer private, professional consultancy for families who want a higher level of hands-on, expert support. They don’t just advise; they can manage the entire process for you, from research and phone calls to provider negotiation and issue resolution.

Are the navigators truly independent? The aged care navigation specialists in the Carevo network are independent consultants who provide fee-for-service consultancy. Their primary duty is to you, their client. Their goal is to use their industry expertise to get you the best possible outcome, regardless of which provider you ultimately choose.

What are the fees? Most navigators offer an initial consultation for a fixed fee. From there, they can provide a tailored quote for a package of services based on your specific needs. Their goal is to provide exceptional value by saving you time, reducing your stress, and ensuring you get the most out of your loved one’s funding.

Services That Work Alongside Aged Care Navigation

Once your navigator has helped you find the right path, Carevo connects you with providers who deliver the services you need. Common services that navigators help families arrange include:

• Support at Home: Coordinated care packages (formerly Home Care Packages) for people with moderate to high care needs, including personal care, nursing, and allied health.
• Commonwealth Home Support Programme: Entry-level support for people who need help with one or two tasks, like cleaning or transport.
• House Cleaning: Regular domestic assistance to maintain a clean, safe home environment.
• Transport Services: Reliable transport to medical appointments, shopping, and social activities.
• Personal Care: Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
• Respite Care: Temporary care to give family carers a well-earned break.
• Home Modifications: Safety modifications like grab rails, ramps, and improved lighting.
• Assistive Technology: Devices and equipment that support safer, more independent living at home.

A good navigator does not just help you access the system. They help you understand which combination of services will make the biggest difference for your specific situation.

Stop Feeling Powerless. Take Control of Your Aged Care Journey.

You do not have to be an expert in aged care, because there are specialists who are. Find the right aged care navigator through Carevo to be your guide and ally.