Do you have an older relative showing signs of change? Deciding on In-Home help or an Aged Care Home for your loved one will become easy once shown where to begin. Whether you are wanting to outsource to a professional for all of the nitty-gritty of finding the right care and handles all of the paperwork, or want to go it alone, this session will empower you by giving you information, answers and contacts so you can navigate this complex and emotionally draining process.

Simplifying Aged Care

Course Description

Navigating the aged care system can be one of the most emotionally challenging and overwhelming experiences a family faces – especially when you're watching a loved one change and aren't sure where to begin. 

This informative and interactive session is designed to empower you with the knowledge, contacts, and confidence needed to make informed decisions about in-home help or moving into an aged care home. 

Whether you plan to manage the process yourself or would prefer to outsource the research and paperwork to professionals, this session will give you a clear understanding of your options and where to find trusted support.

Families often find themselves lost in a sea of conflicting advice from well-meaning friends, relatives, and even strangers. One person may bear the bulk of the responsibility while others watch from the sidelines, adding pressure without offering help. 

In this course, you’ll learn how to cut through the noise, avoid misinformation, and access professionals who specialise in different areas of aged care. 

While the presenter is not an aged care expert, they’ll guide you to those who are – experts whose guidance can reduce stress, save time, and help you make the best decisions for your loved one’s care journey. 

Handouts will be provided, so please bring a pen to take notes.

Course Structure

This course is a lecture-style presentation with students encouraged to ask questions as we work through the following topics:

• What can be done to prepare for ageing whilst you're still well
• Why there's an urgency to get started and plan early
• How the aged care process works 
• Registering for My Aged Care
• Essential paperwork to be done while still cognitive
• How outsourcing can save time and reduce stress
• Why you need the right Aged Care Financial Advisor
• The impact of ageing on family and friends
• Why this is important to working families.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course students will:

• Understand why it's necessary to register with My Aged Care
• Know how to register with My Aged Care
• Understand what constitutes a crisis
• Understand that forward planning is crucial to retaining choice 
• Know how to apply for an Aged Care assessment
• Know what to consider if planning to move a parent in with the family
• Understand some options for self-funded people.

Student Testimonials

“Extremely helpful in starting to make some useful plans for the future of my older husband and myself.”

“Thanks so much for offering this very helpful information session - there was so much I did not know.”

Your tutor is Emily Lines

Emily Lines has been teaching at WEA since 2026.

Emily is a registered nurse with 20+ years of experience across community and acute hospital care, discharge planning, and senior healthcare leadership and management. Throughout her career, she has developed a strong understanding of the challenges older people, and their families can face when navigating care and support services.

Emily founded Simplified Aged Care Solutions to help older people and their families better understand the aged care system, explore their options and access the care they need. She brings extensive practical experience to her teaching and is passionate about making complex information easier to understand, helping people feel more informed and confident when making decisions about aged care.