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Australian aged-care providers introduce fees for extra services
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Daily fee for a free-to-air television in a resident’s room
Aged-care providers in Australia are introducing charges for services such as in-room televisions, hot breakfasts, drinks and activities under the federal government’s Higher Everyday Living Fees scheme. Uniting is reviewing its package, while Opal is rolling it out across its facilities.
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The federal government introduced Higher Everyday Living Fees under its aged-care reforms.
“HELF was introduced by the federal government last year under its "once in a generation" reforms.”
Under the current rules, providers are required to provide televisions in communal areas but not in new residents’ rooms.
“providers are only required to provide a TV in a communal area, not in new residents' rooms”
Existing residents receiving a television before November 1, 2025 retain the right to receive it for free.
“the right to a free TV only applies to those who were receiving one while in aged care before November 1, 2025”