USEFUL LINKS

Want to know more about the Australian aged care sector?

These links will help.

My Aged Care

“The Australian Government’s My Aged Care contact centre and website is your starting point to access a range of aged care services.”
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
“Authoritative information and statistics to promote better health and wellbeing.”
Aged care reform

“The aged care system in Australia is being reformed to ensure it is the best possible system, now and into the future.”
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) https://www.ndis.gov.au/
“The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is the new way of providing support for Australians with disability, their families and carers."

Service Availability Register
https://www.serviceavailabilityregister.com.au/
“This site lists the community service providers across Queensland, the services they provide, their location and when they are able to accept new clients.”
Home Care Package fee estimator
http://www.myagedcare.gov.au/fee-estimator/home-care/form
“This tool is provided as a guide for your general information only. It can help you estimate the fees and payments you may be asked to pay while receiving a home care package.”
Aged Care Complaints Commissioner
https://www.agedcarecomplaints.gov.au/
“The Aged Care Complaints Commissioner provides a free service for anyone to raise their concerns about the quality of care or services being delivered to people receiving aged care services subsidised by the Australian Government.”
My Aged Care Non-English Speaking Resources
https://www.supportservices.org.au/resources/non-english