Location
79 Swallow STREET PORT MELBOURNE VIC 3207
Beds: 35
Category: Charitable
Provider: Wintringham
Are you considering placing your elderly relative at Wintringham Hostel Port Melbourne?
Do you need to find respite or permanent placement at Wintringham Hostel Port Melbourne or another aged care home in the PORT MELBOURNE area?
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Application, Admission Forms and Negotiating Accommodation Fees at Wintringham Hostel Port Melbourne
- Providing independent advice about Wintringham Hostel Port Melbourne and other care homes nearby to PORT MELBOURNE.
- Negotiating RAD's and additional service fees to achieve the best financial arrangement.
- Explaining strengths and weaknesses of care homes near PORT MELBOURNE - using our proven checklist to guide your decisions.
- Matching appropriate homes to your family requirements, preferences and timetable.
- Arranging facility tours to Wintringham Hostel Port Melbourne and providing support.
- Completing the Centrelink forms (SA457 or SA485) Asset and Income Assessment forms.
- Accurately completing and lodging the application and admission paperwork for Wintringham Hostel Port Melbourne.
- Prompt notification and response to current vacancies at Wintringham Hostel Port Melbourne through our established and trusted relationship with admission coordinators.
- Advocacy and support during settling-in period after the placement has been completed.
Benefits of using our aged care placement service include:
- Guidance and support - We provide expert guidance and support to help older adults and their families navigate the complex and often overwhelming process of finding and selecting appropriate long-term care options.
- Access to information - Access to a wide range of information on available care options, including services, amenities, and costs.
- Advocacy - We can act as an advocate for older adults and their families, ensuring that their human rights and preferences are respected.
- Coordination - Coordinating the transition to a new care setting, including arranging for necessary medical evaluations, transferring personal belongings, and helping with other logistics.
- Time-saving - We can save you time and effort in finding and selecting the appropriate care options.
- Cost-effective - We are able to negotiate with facilities to reduce your onging fees.
- Tailored solutions - We provide tailored solutions matched to your unique needs and preferences.
RAD Interest Rate (MPIR) Updates
From 1 October 2025, the Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (MPIR) has reduced to 7.61% pa
Because the Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) price approval threshold (the "capped price") has increased to $758,627 from 20th September 2025, RAD's have risen significantly across most aged care homes. For new residents, any reduction in the MPIR is welcomed, as it lowers the cost of paying via Daily Accommodation Payments (DAP's).
RAD Retention Amount Introduced
From the 1st November 2025, the Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) will now have a retention of 2% of the paid RAD (up to a maximum 10% across 5 years) from the date of the first payment. It’s interesting here that it is based on what RAD you have paid. We are expecting that some clients may pay a small/nominal RAD/RAC at entry in order to “kick-start” the 5 year clock. This will limit the total retention fee exposure over a client’s lifetime in care. Smart move.
MPIR Indexed to CPI
The Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (MPIR) which is applied to the unpaid RAD will now be indexed to CPI twice a year (similar to how the Daily Care Fee moves in line with the age pension). This is going to be hard to calculate as there will now be an indexation factor to apply to the original MPIR which will be based on the date in which the client entered care.
More about RAD, DAP & MPIR ...
RAD to DAP Conversion
First select the RAD Amount that has been agreed to:
Agreed RAD: $
Use the slider to see how your daily accommodation payment (DAP) will change depending on the lump sum component of the RAD paid. The daily payment is based on the current maximum permissible interest rate (MPIR) of 7.61%.
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Lump Sum Paid: $
DAP :$20.20 pd
Interest rate (MPIR) is: 7.61%pa
(from 1/10/2025)