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How is aged care paid for in Australia?: A Guide to Government Subsidies and Personal Contributions

According to a 2025 report on government services, aged care services received an allocation of $36.4 billion in government expenditure for 2023–24. This funding is primarily spent on residential care and home care services, with the remainder coming from personal contributions. So, **how is aged care paid for in Australia**? The cost is shared between the Australian Government and the individual, determined by a financial assessment.