08/10/2026
Waiting for aged care is hard on families.
Government data shows the average wait to receive aged care services was around a year between November 2025 and March 2026.
For some families, that time is spent worrying. For others, it is a chance to have the conversations that are easy to postpone. Where will Mum or Dad live? What happens to the house? Who helps sort everything out?
You don't need all the answers. Our guide to the five things to do before helping a parent move to aged care covers the conversation, the belongings and what to do about the family home.
Read it on our website: https://www.scoutcorp.com.au/post/5-things-to-do-before-helping-a-parent-move-to-aged-care