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We have compiled a list of links you may find useful for aged care industry bodies, charitable organisations and more.
Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA)
The Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) is a non-profit industry association representing providers of aged care and community services in Australia. With a focus on improving the quality of care for elderly and disabled Australians, ACCPA provides advocacy, support, and resources to its members to help them deliver the best possible care to their clients. The organisation also works closely with government agencies and other stakeholders to promote policy and regulatory changes that benefit the aged care sector.
Aged Care Careers
Aged Care Online is a valuable resource for those seeking employment in the aged care industry, providing a searchable database of job vacancies across Australia. Job seekers can filter their search by location, position type, and qualifications required, making it easier to find a job that suits their needs and experience. By regularly checking the website for new job postings and submitting applications, job seekers can increase their chances of finding a fulfilling career in aged care.
Making a Complaint - Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
If you have a concern or complaint that you have not been able to resolve by talking with your service provider, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (the Commission) can support you, with information and options, to resolve your concern with the service provider.
My CarePath - Aged Care Placement Consultants
My CarePath is a national aged care support service, providing expert advice on the best aged care options available. My CarePath have helped more than 4,500 Australian’s make the best choice for their aged care needs and welcome the opportunity to help you. No matter where you live, we can help you find the best aged care options available.
Dementia Australia
Dementia Australia is a consumer organisation that provides information, support advocacy and education to people with dementia, family members and carers, as well as health professionals and the wider community.
Property Home Base
Selling the family home is one of the most stressful things that you can go through in life. As we age, moving gets harder. Moving a loved one into residential aged care or retirement living can be a time sensitive matter, which can also include the opinions of many family members. It can be a daunting task. Where do you start, and how will you know if you are making the right decisions? Property Home Base can help you through this stressful transition.
Meals on Wheels Association
The Australian Meals on Wheels Association promotes the concept of 'care in the community' and encourages and supports the involvement of volunteers in the provision of the Meals on Wheels service. Meeting the needs of the frail, aged, younger people with disabilities and their carers.
Australian Aged Care Quality Agency
The Australian Aged Care Quality Agency (the Quality Agency) is an Australian Government statutory agency established under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Act 2013 since 1 January 2014. The Quality Agency is an Australian Government statutory agency that assesses aged care services against the Australian aged care quality standards, provides compliance monitoring, information and training to providers, and works to promote quality care for older Australians.
Mental Health Australia
The Mental Health Council of Australia is the independent, national representative network of organisations and individuals committed to achieving quality mental health for everyone.
Mesothelioma Center
Provides the most up to date information on asbestos related disease. They have patient advocates that work one on one with patients and their families providing them resources such as: doctors, treatment centers, support groups, informational packets, and much more.
Palliative Care Australia
National peak body for Palliative Care services, providers and consumers.
National Relay Service
The National Relay Service connects people who are deaf, or have a hearing impairment with everyone.
My Aged Care
The Australian Governments source of information for Australians over 50. My Aged Care provides you with access to Government and non-Government information and services for older Australians.
Department of Health and Ageing
On this website you can find information on the Department's policies, programs and services.
Commonwealth Home Support Program
The Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) is one of the changes being made by the Australian Government to the aged care system to help older people stay independent and in their homes and communities for longer. The CHSP is one consolidated programme providing entry-level home support for older people who need assistance to keep living independently.
Continence Helpline
A team of continence nurse advisors provide confidential advice about bladder and bowel control problems, plus local referrals, free brochures and product information.
Veteran's Affairs
The Department of Veteran's Affairs and their services in aged care.
Health Departments by State
NSW - www.health.nsw.gov.au
VIC - www.health.vic.gov.au
QLD - www.health.qld.gov.au
SA - www.sahealth.gov.au
WA - www.health.wa.gov.au
TAS - www.health.tas.gov.au
ACT - www.health.act.gov.au
Glaucoma Australia
This not for profit organisation is dedicated to providing educational services to raise awareness about the serious and common eye disease glaucoma and support glaucoma sufferers. Offering a number of services which are FREE like telephone counselling on the toll free number 1800 500 880 and Guest Speaking Programs for the public and service providers working in the health and aged care sector.
Aged Care Assessment
To find out if you are eligible for Australian Government support for residential aged care or home care services, you MUST be assessed by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT).
To find your local Aged Care Assessment Team contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422.
Applying for Aged Care
All aged care homes have their own application processes and may ask you to fill in a number of forms. It is best if you speak directly with the aged care homes you are interested in to find out exactly what they need you to do.
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Residential Respite Care
Respite care provides short term care when you need it. Respite care can be offered in your home, a respite care centre or aged care home. If you need emergency respite care in your home or in the community, contact the Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737.
Eden in Oz
Eden in Oz is an association that embraces culture change in the aged care sector. It provides nationally accredited training that challenges traditional aged care thinking and explores models of care and strategies that focus on creating human habitats - environments that help people grow.
Retirement Living Online
Retirement Living Online is one of Australia's largest directories of retirement options for over 55's. Whether you are looking for independent living, serviced apartments, or a retirement village by the beach or in the city, you will find it on Retirement Living Online's comprehensive Australia-wide directory. Retirement Living Online makes it simple to search for retirement villages. All you need to do is simply select your state and then select the city, town or suburb you want to retire in.
Aged Care Industry Association
The Aged Care Industry Association (ACIA) aims to encourage a legislative and regulatory environment, which supports high standards and long-term viability for the aged care industry as a whole. ACIA’s membership includes both direct care providers and organisations who support and supply direct care providers.
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