ELDERLY AND AGED CARE

My aged care - government portal - information about and access to the full range of aged care services.

Community Services

• All Community Services

• Wollongong Disability Services Directory - meals on wheels, home modifications, transport, day care, support groups, dementia services

• SCG Community Care Programmes provision of support to carers through information, respite support and referral to ongoing services 4295 5532

• Taxi Vouchers - The Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme (TTSS) provides subsidised travel, allowing approved participants to travel by taxi at half fare, up to a maximum subsidy of $30 per trip.

Health

• Preventing Falls - falls have enormous social, health and economic costs for both older people and the whole community. Half of falls occur in and around the home. A few simple steps can make your home safer.

Mental Health

• Dementia and Alzheimers

  • Dementia Care Australia

  • Alzheimers Association

  • Alzheimers Australia

  • Dementia support

• SANE - growing old, staying well - a guide, plus general resources

Residential

• Aged care support and information

• Aged care at home

• ACAT - the Australian Government subsidises many different types of aged care services to help you stay at home.

  • find an ACAT service for help at home

  • apply for assessment of eligibility for ACAT services - 1800 200 422

• Aged Care Residential Facilities

• It's your life a resource for Australian seniors and their families, where you can find information, facts and reviews about retirement villages, home care service providers and aged care homes Australia-wide.

Respite

• Respite care care may be for a few hours or days or for longer periods, depending on your needs, the needs of the person who cares for you, your eligibility and what services are available in your area. It can happen in your home or at facilities such as an overnight respite cottage, a day centre or residential care facility.

• Wollongong City Council Respite Services

• Carer counselling and support

safety

• Have you been afraid, or been upset by someone, or prevented from getting things you needed, or prevented from being with people you wanted to be with, or forced to sign papers or use your money against your will? The NSW elderabuse helpline are a confidential HELPLINE offering information, advice and referrals for people who experience, witness or suspect the abuse of older people living in their homes in NSW.