Over 20 years of Experience working with Government Departments & Agencies
In Depth knowledge of the Aged Care Entry process
Over 15 Years processing Government Financial Assessments
Expert knowledge of Centrelink Processes
Passionate about helping people
We provide expert advice at a faction of the price as Financial Advisors

Meet Phillip Toohey
Founder of Advocates for Aged Care

After two decades working for the Department of Human Services at Centrelink, I resigned and founded Advocates For Aged Care in 2018 with the sole purpose of helping people through the difficult and sometimes emotional process of entering Aged Care. 

I understand first hand how complicated (and sometimes expensive) the Aged Care entry process can be as I myself am a Carer for my elderly mother. I have over 15 years experience specifically handling Aged Care enquiries and processing financial assessments. I have in-depth knowledge of Centrelink processes and experience working closely with customers receiving Age, Carers and Disability Pensions. 

I’m passionate about helping people and I strive to simplify the Aged Care entry process. By leveraging my vast experience, I’m able to provide the right advice, assist you through the process and engage Government Departments & Agencies on your behalf; taking the pain out of the process.

If you have a question, need my help or just want a chat, please reach out to me either via the Contact Us page, my mobile on 0417 941 404 or on the Advocated For Aged Care Facebook page.

Regards, 

Here's what out Customers have to say...

Phil is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I was at the end of my rope trying to figure out Centrelink and how things work within the aged care system. After the first call to Phil I felt the pressure was lifted, he guided me through the process. When dealing with aged parents there’s so much stress and pressure, using Phil’s service made it possible to sort through the bureaucracy with minimal fuss. His fees are very reasonable. Thanks Phil!
AlisonWestern Australia
Thanks Phil, you are a wealth of knowledge with Centrelink and all aged care requirements and our entitlements. Highly recommend Advocates For Aged Care. If your require help liaising with Centrelink instead of wasting many hours trying to sort out your issues with them and not getting anywhere then contact Phil and he will have it sorted.
JanQueensland
Thanks Phil for your professional service related to all things Aged Care. Your wealth of knowledge, down to earth attitude and professionalism is priceless. After discussing many subjects with you and scenarios I was left feeling more confident about the process and better aware of everything for my Mum and dealing with her Dementia. Thanks a million.
SueQueensland
We were sort of travelling on the right path for most of the time but when dealing with the facility and Centrelink Phillip made things much clearer for me to understand. I personally would highly recommend him and his advice 🙏 I strongly believe his fees are very reasonable
ShelleyQueensland
Philip provides a fantastic service, I highly recommend him.
JohnTasmania
Phil was a great help, answered my questions and cleared up a lot of confusion over my mum’s situation. A lovely man to speak to and very thorough and prompt with his responses. Highly recommended to help you navigate the quagmire that is aged care in Australia.
JaneNew South Wales
Phil is a very experienced, knowledgeable person in this field. He can make the process of dealing with a government department and other facilities much easier than if you were to try alone. He comes with 20 plus years experience, knows how everything works and can explain the process to you in layman's terms. His fee is very modest and his intentions are admirably to simply help. Highly recommend Phil.
AmandaTasmania
Very impressed with the advice received from Phil about the costs involved when my husband has to go into a nursing home and how his DVA and my pension are affected. I feel better prepared now.
BeverleyNew South Wales
Feeling completely overwhelmed by Centrelink requirements and paperwork, I contacted Phil a week ago....today I have completed paperwork with a clear list of instructions to complete the claim, full breakdown of financial scenarios for residential care and also found out my self funded mother may be eligible for part pension! Wow! I’m impressed by your knowledge and your way of making everything a whole lot simpler Phil! Cannot thank you enough and I will be recommend you highly! I also have to mention the affordability of your service. You are a very special man to offer this service at such an affordable rate.
CarolWestern Australia
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