A BIG Part of the Local Community for Over 50 Years
Scalabrini’s mission is to serve people of all faiths and cultures, supporting them to live with self-worth and dignity and our Austral village excels at bringing this mission to life on a daily basis.
Life at Scalabrini Austral is all about maintaining and creating meaningful relationships. We are immensely proud of our active lifestyle program that includes physiotherapy and occupational therapy, cooking, pet, art, music, and humour therapy, our famous garden club and our onsite cafe, where our community regularly gathers.
A Village that puts Relationship First
Meaningful relationships and active and tailored lifestyle programs, form the core of Scalabrini Austral. Our village includes:
Fees and Charges
Residents at Scalabrini Austral should be aware of our fee categories. Alternatively our pricing and room details can be found at www.myagedcare.gov.au
Refundable Accommodation Deposit
Enter an amount to see how your accommodation costs will change depending on your payment choice. The daily cost is based on the current maximum permissible interest rate (MPIR) of 8.43% as of the 1st July 2026.
Daily cost Instead of paying for your accommodation as a lump sum you can choose to pay a daily fee known as the Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP). The amount you pay is based on a daily rate; as agreed with your service provider in line with the current MPIR (maximum permissible interest rate).
Refundable Accommodation Deposit This option is a lump sum accommodation payment. The balance of the deposit is refunded when you leave the aged care home less any amounts you have agreed to have deducted. From 1 November 2025 a 2% annual retention amount applies for up to five years (maximum 10%), in line with Government requirements.
Accommodation prices are correct but are subject to change. Final costs are confirmed on the date of admission (subject to your means assessment, if you have one). Note: any contribution to your cost of care may change if your financial circumstances change.
Basic Daily Fee
All residents pay a government-set Basic Daily Fee to cover everyday living costs such as meals, cleaning, laundry, and utilities. Like the aged pension, it is indexed with increases every March and September.
Daily Living Contribution (Hotelling Supplement Contribution)
Helps cover everyday living costs such as meals, cleaning and laundry. This amount is means-tested by Services Australia:
- Residents with higher income or assets may contribute towards these costs.
- Residents with lower means may have this contribution partly or fully funded by the Government.
Non-Clinical Care Contribution
Covers the cost of personal and clinical care. This contribution is also means-tested and depends on your financial circumstances.
Enhancing Your Everyday Life
The Higher Everyday Living Fee (HELF) is optional and gives residents access to an enriched daily experience – with a wider range of wellness, lifestyle, and social activities across the village. This fee is designed to provide extra comfort and choice for those who wish to enjoy more in their everyday life.
What's Next?
FAQ's
We want you to feel 100% comfortable with your decisions – so there are no bad questions. In fact we’ve probably heard most of them before. Here we’ve compiled our responses to a list of questions we are regularly asked. But don’t forget – we’re also just at the other end of phone or email.