Member for Robertson Gordon Reid has welcomed the introduction of the Care Finder program, offering vulnerable older Australians one-on-one intensive support to help them access aged care as well as health, housing, and community services.
The Care Finder program was launched in January following a recommendation from the Royal Commission into Aged Care quality and Safety, which called on the Federal Government to provide more support to older Australians.
“The Government is committed to improving the quality of life for older Australians,” Reid said.
“The Care Finder program will help vulnerable older Australians navigate aged care and the services available to them.
“It will especially help people from language backgrounds other than English, people who have no carer or support person, and find it difficult to understand information.
“As a society, we must ensure we look after our most vulnerable communities, and as the Federal Member for Robertson, my office is ready to assist older people in our community.”
Care Finders can assist in a range of areas including talking to My Aged Care, attending and providing support at the assessment, identifying and shortlisting aged care providers, completing forms and understanding aged care service agreements and helping with other challenges.
On the Central Coast, Care Finders include Bungree Aboriginal Association Limited, HammondCare, and Wesley Community Service Limited.
To learn more about the Care Finder program, Care Finders, and eligibility, visit https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/help-care-finder.
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Media release, Mar 20
Member for Robertson Gordon Reid