Regardless of our age, we all need to be informed and prepared in order to make important decisions about the future. Making decisions about aged care services – whether for yourself, a family member or a friend – can be complex and confusing. It can be hard to find your way. The journey into aged […]
Accessing aged care can be confusing and daunting for any older person – but especially for older people who struggle with English. The Australian Government’s Aged Care Navigators project provides free, confidential help to understand and access services through My Aged Care, the government’s hub for aged care information and access. For the past year,
Aged care services in Australia have changed considerably in recent years. Whilst the range of services available continues to expand, many people are feeling very confused about what’s available and how to best access what they need. COTA Victoria is part of a national trial to support people new to the aged care system. The
My Aged Care is the starting point for receiving Commonwealth Government-funded aged care services, either at home or in residential aged care. The My Aged Care website has now been revamped, and can be used to: register with My Aged Care learn about the types of services available learn about assessment processes find a service
COTA Victoria is excited to launch this new project in partnership with a number of other agencies. We know that many people are having difficulty connecting to My Aged Care. The Aged Care Navigators Project has been established to ensure people can get the information they need and be supported as they find their way
