Navigating the complexities of care can be challenging, but you’re not alone. Whether you’re caring for a loved one or seeking support for yourself, the team of experts are here to help you understand and access the resources you need. Come along and find out about each service and what they offer.
Carers NSW
A carer is any individual who provides unpaid care and support to a family member or friend who lives with a disability, mental illness, alcohol or drug dependency, chronic condition, terminal illness or who is frail due to age. Carers NSW is the peak non-government organisation for carers across NSW and the dedicated Carer Gateway service provider in the Central Coast, Hunter New England and North Coast regions.
Carer Gateway
Carer Gateway is an Australian Government program providing free services and support for carers across Australia. No matter where you are located in NSW or Australia, you can contact Carer Gateway and be connected to the Carer Gateway Service Provider in your region.
Wesley Care Finder
Wesley care finder services support older people who need intensive assistance to access aged care services, and who have no family or friends who can help. Wesley Mission can help older people:
• understand what aged care services are available to them
• conduct assessments and identify needs
• access appropriate services.
Seniors Rights Service
Seniors Rights Service is the NSW member of the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN), delivering the National; Aged Care Advocacy Program (NACAP) and provide free and confidential telephone advice, aged care advocacy and support, legal advice, and community information to seniors across New South Wales. They assist older people who receive Commonwealth-funded aged care services at home or in residential care, as well as their carers or family members. They listen, clarify issues, provide information, inform older people of their rights, identify possible outcomes, help advocate for older people and, if requested, speak up for the older person. We can also assist with My Aged Care.
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