Welcome
No matter what stage you’re at — just curious, exploring options, or ready to take the next step you’ve landed here for a reason.
Maybe you’re looking for yourself. Maybe you’re supporting someone you love.
Whatever brought you here, you’ll likely find something of value: a note, a link, or even just a thought that makes things a little clearer.
Take your time. Look around.
You might feel you don’t need help right now and that’s the best time to learn.
Self Care Solutions is about preparing early, staying independent, and knowing your options before you need them. Because when you understand what’s ahead, you can reduce stress, feel stronger, and keep living life on your terms.
Self Care Solutions For Over 60s in Victoria
Turning 60 and beyond isn’t always about just slowing down it’s about tuning into yourself.
It’s a time when many of us reflect on where we've been and wonder: what's next?
It's a curve of looking back with pride and looking ahead with hope.
Know your options today, share them with those you love tomorrow.
Why it Matters
(Even If You Don’t Need Help Yet)
Build resilience now to stay active and independent longer.
Reduce stress by knowing what supports are available before a crisis.
Keep control over choices instead of letting circumstances decide.
The 3-Step Framework
Stage 1 – Self (Awareness)
S – Sense → Notice how you feel physically and emotionally.
E – Express → Share needs, feelings, or worries with others.
L – Listen → Pay attention to your body and your limits.
F – Focus → Recognise what matters most to you right now. rights and obligations, entitlments, things to consider.
Stage 2 – CARE (Actions)
Build habits that keep you steady and connected.
Connection: Stay linked with friends and community.
Activity: Keep moving in ways that suit you.
Routine: Daily habits that bring stability.
Enjoyment: Make time for joy and interests.
Stage 3 – SOLUTIONS (Supports & Systems)
Know where to turn when you need extra help.
-Supports: My Aged Care, Carer Gateway, local councils.
Options: Meals, transport, home modifications, concessions.
Learning: Digital skills, workshops, staying informed.
Understanding: Your rights, complaints, advocacy services.
Tools: Tech, mobility aids, safety apps.
Independence: Stay in control of your choices.
Opportunities: Community, hobbies, volunteering.
Nurture: Look after body, mind, and spirit.
Safety: Keep home safe, prevent scams, prepare for emergencies.
“When we don’t stop to think about our choices, life tends to make them for us. Later, we look back and say, ‘That’s just how it turned out,’ when really, it was because we didn’t make the choice ourselves. At this stage of life, every decision big or small matters. By pausing, noticing what’s important, and choosing with care, we move from feeling like life is happening to us, to knowing we’re still shaping the path ahead