Support for sensory impairment, dementia and continence issues
Dementia Australia NT - Darwin
Dementia Australia will no longer be accepting referrals for this service through the My Aged Care portal. However, this program will continue under different funding arrangements, with changes to program eligibility, including:
• Accessibility across all of Australia
• No restrictions for people who have other funding packages in place
• Availability to a wider range of ages
• No client contributions
Referrals can be made online: https://www.dementia.org.au/professionals/gps-and-other-referrers/refer…
Alternatively, your client can access our individualised dementia support services, by contacting the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500.
Dementia Australia’s individualised dementia support includes a mix of direct services, tailored support and expert advice. These services are for people living with dementia, mild cognitive impairment, or individuals seeking a diagnosis (and their carers).
Uniting Healthy Living for Seniors Nepean
Uniting’s Dementia Advisory Service provides support for individuals, their family and carers. This is includes education, some general support and advice on how to deal with the challenges of living with a dementia diagnosis.
cohealth Kensington
Help for Chinese people over 65, to access, understand and deal with the range of available community based services.
The Chinese Access and Support Program provides advocacy, assessment and referrals to Chinese-speaking people over 65 who are experiencing difficulties and barriers to access services in the City of Melbourne and City of Yarra.
Elderly Chinese people can access this service to assist in maintaining their independence, health and being safe at home with support in their own language (Mandarin or Cantonese).
Eligibility: Those with a Chinese-speaking background, over 65 years of age
cohealth Fitzroy
Help for Chinese people over 65, to access, understand and deal with the range of available community based services.
The Chinese Access and Support Program provides advocacy, assessment and referrals to Chinese-speaking people over 65 who are experiencing difficulties and barriers to access services in the City of Melbourne and City of Yarra.
Elderly Chinese people can access this service to assist in maintaining their independence, health and being safe at home with support in their own language (Mandarin or Cantonese).
Eligibility: Those with a Chinese-speaking background, over 65 years of age