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Where can I get information about aged care services in my area?

Submitted by Emma Hamilton on Fri, 30/01/2009 - 12:04pm
Call the Commonwealth Carelink Centre to talk to an adviser with knowledge of services in your local area.

Commonwealth Carelink Centres provide free information on aged care services, community care and support programs around Australia.

Anyone can contact a Commonwealth Carelink Centre. You will be referred to a centre in your local area and you can speak to a person with knowledge of local home and community care services for the frail aged or people with disabilities.

Aged care services you might be looking for include:

  •  Home care
  •  Transport options
  •  Aged care homes
  •  Support groups
  •  Dementia services
  •  Meal services
  •  Day and activity centres

Commonwealth Carelink Centres can give you information about:

  •  What services are in your area
  •  Eligibility for government home care programs and packages
  •  Costs of services
  •  How to access community care programs and services
  •  How to access residential aged care

Call The Commonwealth Carelink Centre free of charge on 1800 052 222.

You can also try calling your local council for information on community aged care services and volunteer groups in your area.

 

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