Aged Care Help & Information in Mount Vernon
Useful aged care contacts and resources for older people and families in Mount Vernon - and friendly advice from our team on getting started with care at home.
Aged Care Supportive Information
My Aged Care
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.
Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN)
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.
Department of Health – ageing and aged care
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.
Aged Care Quality And Safety Commission
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.
Carer Gateway
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.
Home Care Today
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.
Advance Care Planning Australia
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.
Palliative Care Australia
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.
Dementia Support Australia
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.