Useful aged care contacts and resources for older people and families in Sydney - and friendly advice from our team on getting started with care at home.
http://www.myagedcare.gov.au
My Aged Care is an Australian Government website and phone line to help you find out what aged care services may be available to help you.
http://www.opan.com.au
OPAN is a free service which offers support you and your family to understand and exercise your aged care rights.
http://www.agedcare.health.gov.au
The Australian Government website that offers further information and fact sheets for any questions you or your family may have regarding home care packages. There is information on consumer directed care, fees and subsidies and the home care package program.
http://www.agedcarequality.gov.au
The role of the Commission is to protect and enhance safety, health, well-being and quality of life of people in aged care.
http://www.carergateway.gov.au
A national online and phone service that provides practical information and resources to support carers. The interactive service finder helps carers connect to local support services.
http://www.homecaretoday.org.au
A ‘One Stop Shop’ for consumers with questions about Consumer Directed Care and Home Care Packages. Home Care Today has developed many resources which are freely available from their website.
https://www.advancecareplanning.org.au
Advance care planning is a routine part of a person's health care. Advance Care Planning Australia is a national program that provides information and resources to individuals, care workers and healthcare professionals.
http://palliativecare.org.au
Palliative Care Australia represents all those who work towards high quality palliative care for all Australians. Their goal is to improve access to, and promote the need for, palliative care.
https://www.advancecareplanning.org.au
Advance care planning is a routine part of a person's health care. Advance Care Planning Australia is a national program that provides information and resources to individuals, care workers and healthcare professionals.
Aged Care Help & Information in Sydney
My Aged Care (myagedcare.gov.au) is the Australian Government starting point for accessing aged care services. This page also lists other helpful organisations, such as OPAN, Carer Gateway and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
You can apply for an assessment through My Aged Care. Once you are approved, you can choose a provider such as Better In-Home Care to deliver your services in Sydney.
Carer Gateway (carergateway.gov.au) is a national service that provides free support and information for carers.
Advance care planning is the process of planning for your future health care, so your wishes are known if you are not able to speak for yourself. Advance Care Planning Australia provides more information.
Yes. Call us on 02 9051 1000 and our friendly team can explain the aged care options available to you in Sydney.
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