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Arcare Portarlington
PORTARLINGTON, VIC
100 beds
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Your Aged Care Journey
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A clear path through the aged care system — from assessment to settling in.
1
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A free My Aged Care assessment determines your eligibility and the level of support you need.
2Understand your costs
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3Find the right facility
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4Make the transition
With costs understood and a facility chosen, your care coordinator helps manage the move — step by step.
Guides & Resources
Make sense of aged care.
Plain-English guides for every aged care fee, rule, and government process.
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2025 Aged Care Act Changes Explained
The new Act changed fees, rights, and home care from 1 November 2025. NCCC, HSC, and Support at Home — explained clearly.
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A plain-language guide to every fee type — basic daily fee, means-tested fee, and accommodation costs.
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