The Australian Government is introducing a single information-access gateway through an internet portal named ‘My Aged Care’ which aims to track aged care services, while streamlining access to information about nursing homes, aged care providers, staffing levels, amenities and community care services, fees and other charges. The Gillard Labor Government will deliver the $3.7 billion Living Longer Living Better plan to deliver more choice, easier access and better care for older Australians and their families. The plans aim to affect a number of important changes to an area that has historically been complex. This single gateway to aged care services will centralise information about provision of care and entitlements and make it easier for people to find the support they need. The portal supported by dedicated phone services is all set to go live in early 2013. It is part of a US$3.84 billion (AUD$3.7 billion) reform agenda designed to overhaul aged care services in Australia. ‘My Aged Care’ portal will feature a star rating system for nursing homes and other aged care services, including any previous history of complaints or feedback about the quality of care. This will enable families and older Australians to compare and make informed choices about the quality of available care and affordability. It is worth mentioning that Australia’s aged care services are severely stressed – with many Australians forced to sell homes under “fire sales” to finance their need for care. Australia’s aged care system will provide welcome relief to hundreds of thousands of stroke survivors and their families. Stroke is Australia’s second biggest cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability. While a stroke can occur to anyone at any time, only 20 percent of strokes happen to people less than 55 years of age. More disturbingly, 40 per cent of older Australians are forced into emergency fire sales of their homes. These reforms will enable older Australians to get the help they both need and deserve so they can remain living in their own homes for as long as possible.