Navigating Financial Hardship - Webinar
About
Navigating Financial HardshipA Practical Session for Aged Care Professionals
The new Support at Home program will introduce means-tested participant contributions—shifting how everyday support services are funded. These reforms aim to improve fairness and sustainability across the aged care system, however there are likely to be instances where some older people report an inability to pay
This interactive online session focuses on the financial hardship supplement, a crucial mechanism to support participants who genuinely cannot pay
This session will equip you with the tools to understand the financial hardship process and respond confidently and compassionately to older people
In addition, you will walk away with
• Financial hardship application checklist
• SA462 application guide
• Sample communication tips for discussing contributions with participants
• Links to relevant Support at Home Manual, fee estimator, and support services
Location
Online event access details will be provided by the event organiser