Support for sensory impairment, dementia and continence issues
Vision Australia Coorparoo/Brisbane
Vision Australia provides services to people who are blind or have low vision to enable them to live safe, independent and connected lives - in their homes and the community.
Parkinson's SA
Parkinson's SA provides specialised support, information and education to people with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders and their family carers. Social Workers provide one on one counselling and support by phone or face to face and can inform people of and refer people to other community programs. These include Parkinson's SA seminars and specialised educational sessions which aim to encourage self management and independence. Support Groups in metropolitan and country areas provide a mutual aid model of care that gives people the chance to come together with others in the same situation, usually once a month. The organisation is client centred will advocate for people on an individual and systemic level.
Australian Red Cross - Carer Support - WA Perth Metro, South West Metro and Wheatbelt
Ozcare - Hervey Bay
Ozcare’s home care services are designed to help you live in your own home for longer.
We create a personalised care plan together with you and your family and provide consistent carers to make sure you see familiar faces at each of your appointments. We are proud to offer specialist dementia support through all stages for people living with dementia, their carers, and families.
With 30 years’ experience in aged care, our team of carers, nurses, dementia specialists, occupational therapists and other allied health professionals offer a complete suite of services in the comfort of your own home.
Ozcare - Gladstone
We are proud to be the only care provider in Queensland that offers specialist dementia support through all stages for people living with dementia, their carers and families.
Our trained and experienced staff help you navigate the challenges of living with dementia with services for in-home, respite and permanent care that can be changed as your needs change.
Parkinson's SA
Parkinson's SA provides specialised support, information and education to people with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders and their family carers. Social Workers provide one on one counselling and support by phone or face to face and can inform people of and refer people to other community programs. These include Parkinson's SA seminars and specialised educational sessions which aim to encourage self management and independence. Support Groups in metropolitan and country areas provide a mutual aid model of care that gives people the chance to come together with others in the same situation, usually once a month. The organisation is client centred and will advocate for people on an individual and systemic level.
Anglicare Southern Queensland West Moreton
Royal Society for the Blind - Flinders and Far North
RSB can assist you with:
• Identifying your vision support needs for you
• Emotional support so you can adjust as your vision changes
• Assistance to make it safer and easier to move around in your home and in the community
• Programs to improve your skills so you can continue to do the things you want to do
• Identifying the technology and products that are best suited for you
• Exercise program tailored to meet your specific needs and vision loss
• Increasing your independence to access community, social and recreational activities
• Creating opportunities for you to try new activities, maintain your interests and build connections with other people
Training of informal and formal supports for a CHSP client
Assessment and training for guide dog use
FEE: A CHSP co-contribution charge is payable for each occasion of service
Merri Health Access and Support
The Access and Support role assists people with complex needs due tot heir diversity to access services that will improve their capacity to live in the community as independently as possible. The role provides short-term episodic support.
It is not a case management role.
Eastern Health Community Health (Healesville, Yarra Junction and Angliss Hospital)
Our aim is to improve the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of our community.
We cater for all ages and also offer specialised services for people with chronic conditions. We provide individual sessions and group therapy services such as exercise classes and diabetes education groups. Our clinics are located in Healesville and Yarra Junction and we also offer home-visiting and outreach services.
Our fees are charged based on your income, starting from just $10 per consultation. Counselling and Access & Support services are free. Fees can be waived for people experiencing financial hardship.
If you are unsure which service you need, please call us for advice and guidance on 1300 130 381. If we do not have the right local service for you, we will direct you to a service that suits your needs.