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mecwacare Simon Price Centre

in Mont Albert North VIC

Aged Care in Mont Albert North VIC

mecwacare Simon Price Centre




13-25 Strabane Avenue Mont Albert North VIC 3129

Beds: 103

Category: Community Based

Provider:
MECWA


Accreditation Report for mecwacare Simon Price Centre

RAD to DAP Conversion


First select the RAD Amount that has been agreed to:

      Agreed RAD: $

Use the slider to see how the daily accommodation payment (DAP) will change depending on the lump sum component of the RAD paid. The DAP is based on the current maximum permissible interest rate (MPIR) of 7.96%.

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  Lump Sum Paid: $

DAP :$20.20 pd

Interest rate (MPIR) is: 7.96%pa
(from 1/4/2026)





Aged Care Placement Service

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Application, Admission Forms & Negotiating Accommodation Fees at mecwacare Simon Price Centre

  • We can provide unbiased advice about mecwacare Simon Price Centre and comparisons to services and facilities of aged care homes in and around Mont Albert North.
  • Explaining strengths and weaknesses of different homes in and around Mont Albert North - this advice is based upon previous family experiences and using our proven checklist to guide your decisions.
  • We can negotiate the RAD and additional service fees to achieve the best financial arrangement for your family.
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  • Arranging and scheduling facility tours to a range of facilities including mecwacare Simon Price Centre that works to your availability.
  • Completing the important Centrelink forms ie. SA457, SA485 Asset and Income Assessment forms.
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  • Provide advocacy and on-going support during the settling-in period after the placement has been arranged.
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RAD Interest Rate (MPIR) Updates

From 1 April 2026, the Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (MPIR) has increased to 7.96% pa

Because the Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) price approval threshold (the "capped price") has increased to $758,627 RAD's have risen significantly across most aged care homes. Any increase to the MPIR increases the cost of paying via Daily Accommodation Payments (DAP's).

RAD Retention Amount Introduced

The Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) now has 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.

Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (MPIR)