Everything starts with My Aged Care — this is the Australian Government’s entry point for aged care services.

Before your assessment, it helps to prepare by:

• Thinking about the areas where you’d like support at home. This might include personal care, cleaning, meals, mobility or health.
• Gathering basic information such as your Medicare card, GP details, and a rough idea of your current health and daily routine.
• Talking openly with a trusted family member or friend about your needs, so they can support you through the process if needed.

If you’d like help understanding how services can work together, you can explore Yellow Door Care’s range of in-home support services here.

An assessment is simply a conversation about your needs, your safety at home, and your goals.

A trained assessor will usually ask about:

• Your daily routine and what feels difficult
• Your health conditions and medications
• Your home environment and any safety concerns
• Your support network (family, friends, neighbours)
• Your personal goals — what matters most to you

Nothing is a “test” and there are no right or wrong answers. The purpose is to understand how to best support you.

Once your assessment is complete, you may be approved for Support at Home services.

After approval, you can choose a provider to deliver your care. This is where a local, trusted team makes all the difference.

Yellow Door Care offers personalised support across Adelaide, including:

• Personal care and daily support
• Domestic assistance and cleaning
• Meal preparation
• Garden maintenance
• Nursing and allied health
• Support pathways, including restorative and end-of-life care

You can explore our personalised support options here.

You may also wish to learn more about our specialist care pathways:
• Restorative Care Pathway
• End-of-life Pathway

You Don’t Have to Do This Alone

Planning care shouldn’t feel like giving up independence — it’s about strengthening your ability to stay safe, supported and comfortable at home.

You can start with just a conversation.