aged care

My Aged Care provides the information and support needed to understand, access and navigate the aged care system for those aged 65 years and older.

My Aged Care provides:

• information on the different types of aged care services available
• an assessment of needs to identify eligibility and the right type of care
• referrals and support to find service providers that can meet your needs
• information on what you might need to pay towards the cost of your care.

https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/

• Applying for pension card
• Government concessions
• General information

https://www.qld.gov.au/seniors

Aged Care Council of Elders

Older people have a formal voice to government on ageing and aged care through the members of the Aged Care Council of Elders.   

https://www.health.gov.au/committees-and-groups/aged-care-council-of-elders

The Elder Abuse Prevention Unit is funded by the  Queensland Government and operated by UnitingCare. Promoting the rights of all older people in Queensland to live free from abuse. 

1300 651 192

https://eapu.com.au/

ADA Australia are your aged and disability advocates and community legal service, helping older people and people with disability to speak up for their rights and needs. 

https://adaaustralia.com.au/

Our Mission: To passionately support the elderly and people with disabilities. To support individuals to be all they can, by tailoring their needs first, to choices and individual values. To bring holistic care and love to others. To deliver proactive, customized care that improves the quality of life and keeps in-home care the greatest NDIS and My Aged Care initiative ever.

https://www.chaperonhealthcare.com.au/

Centacare provides a range of services throughout Ipswich and surrounding areas. These include, disability services, NDIS  support, aged care, child care, family and relationship services and pastoral care.           

https://centacare.com/

Senior Legal and Support Services (SLASS) provides free legal assistance, information and social work services for people over the age of 60.

The service can assist you with:

• legal information and advice
• social work services
• short-term counselling
• advocacy on your behalf
• a referral to other legal, consumer and support services
• representation in court or before tribunals (in certain circumstances).

You can get help by phone, appointment at a service centre or, where  possible, they can visit you in your home or another safe location.

For more information contact your nearest SLASS centre:

Caxton Legal Centre Inc.
1 Manning Street
SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101
Phone: (07) 3214 6333

https://caxton.org.au/how-we-can-help/seniors-legal-and-support-service/

• Domestic care
• Social support
• Equipment and supplies
• Home maintenance and modifications
• Allied health support
• Transport support
• Shopping and meal preparation

https://agedcare.salvos.org.au/home-care/salvos-home-care-qld/

Bolton Clarke is Australia's largest independent not-for-profit aged care provider, offering at home support, retirement living and residential aged care. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling,  celebrating and supporting older Australians.  

https://www.boltonclarke.com.au/

Carinity Home Care Ipswich is here to help seniors live an active and fulfilling life within the comfort of your own home and community. 

https://homecare.carinity.org.au/locations/ipswich/

• Respite care
• Dementia care
• Long term residential aged care
• Pastoral care
• Palliative care

https://www.cofc.com.au/retirement-aged-care/aged-care-homes/types-of-care

• Respite care
• Dementia care
• Long term residential aged care
• Pastoral care
• Palliative care

https://www.eihc.com.au/

We provide free, independent and confidential support to older people receiving government-funded aged care. 

Home to the National Older Persons Reference Group.

https://opan.org.au/

https://www.qmow.org/services

https://seniorsdentalcareaustralia.com.au/

https://homeinstead.com.au/

https://ableaustralia.org.au/services/community-services-for-seniors/

https://ozcare.org.au/

https://www.fivegoodfriends.com.au/learn-more/services

• Companion care
• Dementia care
• iPad education
• Home safety
• And more

https://www.ageuphealth.com.au/careers/queensland/ipswich-care-companion/

At Rural Lifestyle Options Australia, our goal is to deliver bespoke Home Care Packages which are tailored to help you remain independent in your own home for longer. We offer a wide range of services designed to keep you healthier and happier in the comfort of your own home while  providing you with the necessary care and support you need

https://www.rloa.org.au/whatwedo

The program is funded by the Queensland Government. 60 and Better programs can be found in 22 other locations throughout Queensland from various Brisbane suburbs in the South to Thursday Island in the North  and all the way to Charleville in the West. The program works well because it gives older people choices and opportunities to work together to improve their own health and the health of others.

https://www.60andbetteripswich.com.au/about-us/

Aged care retirement village in Rosewood.

In addition:

• Meals on wheels
• Transport support
• Group activities
• Social support
• Home care
• Venue hire

https://cabanda.org.au/

Community transport for frail aged and people with disabilities for medical appointments. Shopping assistance. Travel Club, every 3rd  Saturday Feb - Nov. Approx cost depending on tour $40 for members and $45 for non-members. Includes pick up and return to home and all meals for day. Bookings to be made 48 hours in advance for non urgent medical. 

https://www.starcommunityservices.org.au/transport/