Aged care services

As you get older you may need extra help managing everyday activities. There are many different types of aged care services , as well as respite services for carers. You can find out if you are eligible via an assessment process which varies from state to state.

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My Aged Care – the first step to accessing aged care services

My Aged Care can help you find the information you need about aged care, including the different types of aged care services that are available in your area.

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Dementia assessments

If you care for someone with dementia, your doctor can help arrange an assessment for that person or you can arrange one directly through My Aged Care.

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Assessment for respite

Respite care is a short stay in an aged-care home. An assessment works out how much help you need, and the types of services you're eligible to receive.

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Tasmania disability services

Publicly-funded disability services in Tasmania are now delivered through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

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South Australia disability services

Publicly-funded disability services in South Australia are now delivered through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

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Northern Territory disability services

Publicly-funded disability services in the Northern Territory are now delivered through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Learn more here.

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Victoria disability services

Publicly-funded disability services in Victoria are now delivered through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

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New South Wales rural and remote health services

Health services in rural and remote NSW might be harder to access than in urban areas, but an online search can show services in your area.

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Dementia care options

Trusted information on caring for someone with dementia, including care options and support services

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Western Australia rural and remote health services

Western Australia's vast rural and remote regions make careful planning and preparation essential to help you find health services when you need them.

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Social workers

Social workers provide counselling, information and referral to other services in crisis situations. Here's what to do if you need a social worker.

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Older people and mental health

Older people can have mental health issues, such as anxiety or depression, which are often caused by triggers such as grief, loss or illness.

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Respite care for carers of people with dementia

Caring for a person with dementia can be rewarding, but it can be physically and emotionally tiring. It’s important to take regular breaks from your caring role (respite).

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Residential care

Find information and resources here on residential care services that provide accommodation and support for people who can no longer live at home.

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Victoria rural and remote health services

Regional and rural Victoria's health services are important to all in the state. Knowing where they are will give you confidence when you need help.

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Rural or remote mental health

Life in rural and remote locations can be rewarding, but it can also be tough for people living there to access support for mental health problems.

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South Australia rural and remote health services

South Australia’s rural and remote health services are very important to the 1 in 5 SA residents who live outside the greater Adelaide metro area.

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Northern Territory rural and remote health services

NT health services support some very remote areas, so they are not always readily available. It's important to prepare for when you need help.

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Blindness

Blindness and low vision can seriously affect every part of your life, but help and support – and in some cases, even treatment – are available. Find out more.

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Your healthcare rights

Everybody in Australia has certain healthcare rights. This article explains these rights and what to do if you feel they have been denied.

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