We takes the time to understand the older person’s care needs, medical requirements, preferences, location and financial considerations. We then help identify and compare suitable residential aged care options in Perth and support you through the decision-making process.

Yes. If you need to find residential aged care following a hospital admission, health decline or change in care needs, We can help you understand your options and navigate the placement process as efficiently as possible.

Yes. We provides dementia care, high care and specialist aged care placement support, helping families identify facilities that are appropriate for an older person’s individual care and support needs.

Absolutely. The aged care system can be complex and confusing. We provide aged care system navigation, helping families understand their options, processes, assessments, services, centerlink process and the steps involved in arranging care.

Yes. We provide aged care financial guidance to help families understand the financial considerations associated with residential aged care, including fees, costs and payment options. We help you identify questions to ask and factors to consider when making decisions.

Yes. We can provide admission paperwork support and management, helping families understand and organise the documentation required when entering residential aged care.

We can provide guidance and support in understanding Enduring Power of Attorney and Guardianship considerations in relation to aged care. We can assist with arranging EPA and EPG where appropriate. Where legal advice is required, we can recommend that you seek advice from an appropriately qualified legal professional.

Yes. We can provide guidance around capacity considerations and assessments where these are relevant to aged care decisions. Our Registered Nursing background helps us understand the clinical considerations involved. We do not replace a formal assessment by an appropriately qualified professional.

Yes. We can help families consider important factors when comparing aged care homes, including care needs, clinical support, services, location, suitability, costs and admission requirements.

Yes. Our support can continue beyond finding a suitable placement. Aoum can assist with admission paperwork, understanding the process and supporting families through the transition into residential aged care.

Not necessarily. You can contact us to discuss your situation and understand what support may be appropriate. If an assessment or other formal process is required, we can help you understand the next steps.

Aoum supports older people, families, carers and others involved in aged care decisions who need guidance finding and arranging appropriate permanent care.

We brings extensive of aged care experience and a Registered Nursing background, with experience across community and residential aged care. We combine practical aged care knowledge with compassionate, personalised support to help families find the right care in the right place.

Simply contact us to discuss your situation. We can listen to your needs, explain how our service works and identify the most appropriate support for your aged care journey. You can contact us via phone call or email.

Look for increasing difficulty with daily tasks (bathing, dressing, cooking), frequent falls or hospitalisations, marked weight loss or poor nutrition, unmanaged chronic conditions, and significant carer stress or burnout. A comprehensive assessment with a GP, allied health professional or an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT/ACAS) can provide objective guidance. We can assist you to arrange a comprehensive assessment

Assessments determine eligibility and the level of support required. In Australia, this is done by the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) for residential care and My Aged Care for home care packages. Assessors review health, mobility, cognition, social supports and living environment; they then recommend the appropriate package or residential care level.

Funding can come from government-subsidised places and packages, personal savings, income and assets, and in some cases family contributions. For residential care, there may be a means-tested Means Tested Care Fee (Refundable Accommodation Deposit or Daily Accommodation Payment). For home care, fees include an income-tested care fee and basic daily fees for services. A financial assessment will determine how much a person contributes.

Costs vary widely by location, type of care, accommodation choice and individual means. Expect a mix of government subsidies and client contributions. We recommend an early financial assessment and speaking with a specialist financial adviser or our consultants for tailored estimates.

Home care delivers support services in the person’s own home (personal care, nursing, allied health, domestic assistance). Residential aged care provides 24/7 support in a care home, suited to people who need continuous clinical care, higher levels of assistance or where home care is no longer safe or manageable.

Dementia care focuses on specialised environments, staff trained in dementia-specific approaches, structured routines, behaviour support, safety features (secure gardens, wandering management) and tailored activities to support cognition and preserve dignity. We can help you find facilities with accredited dementia programs.