Care finders assist eligible older people who are unable to link into aged care supports and/or community supports. Care finders support older people to access aged care services, health services and community supports.
DESIGNED FOR
Older people needing extra, intensive support to access aged care services and other supports in the community. To receive care finder support, a person must: have no carer or support person who can help them; or not have a carer or support person they feel comfortable or trust to support them; and be eligible for government-funded aged care.
https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/help-care-finder#how-do-I-contact-a-care-finder-organisation
SERVICE REGION
Care finders are located across the whole WNSW PHN region and will meet people to provide the service face-to-face whenever possible. Please contact the Care finder service located in your region.
SERVICE PROVIDER
Kirinari Community Services
1300 547 462
hello@kirinari.com.au
https://kirinari.com.au/service/care-finder/
In LGAs: Unincorporated NSW, Broken Hill, Central Darling, Balranald, Wentworth, Lachlan, Cobar, Brewarrina, Coonamble, Walgett, Bogan, Warren, Bourke, Oberon, Bathurst, Blayney, Cowra, Weddin.
Social Futures
1800 719 625
carefinder@socialfutures.org.au
https://socialfutures.org.au/service/care-finder-service
In LGAs: Dubbo Regional, Gilgandra, Mid – Western Regional, Narromine, Warrumbungle
The Benevolent Society
1800 236 762
customercare@benevolent.org.au
https://www.benevolent.org.au/services-and-programs/aged-care-services/care-finder-services
In LGAs: Cabonne, Forbes, Parkes, Orange
ACCESSING THIS SERVICE
Call the phone number of the provider who services your LGA:
Kirinari Community Services
1300 547 462
LGAs: Unincorporated NSW, Broken Hill, Central Darling, Balranald, Wentworth, Lachlan, Cobar, Brewarrina, Coonamble, Walgett, Bogan, Warren, Bourke, Oberon, Bathurst, Blayney, Cowra, Weddin.
Social Futures
1800 719 625
LGAs: Dubbo Regional, Gilgandra, Mid – Western Regional, Narromine, Warrumbungle The Benevolent Society 1800 236 762 LGAs: Cabonne, Forbes, Parkes, Orange
The Benevolent Society
1800 236 762
LGAs: Cabonne, Forbes, Parkes, Orange
In partnership with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations this program provides culturally responsive social and emotional wellbeing services including activities and workforce.
DESIGNED FOR
People 15 years and over living with or at high risk of developing two or more chronic diseases.
SERVICE REGION
Balranald and Wentworth Shires, Bogan, Coonamble, Dubbo, Gilgandra, Narromine, Warren and Warrumbungle Shires, Broken Hill and Central Darling Shires, Orange, Blayney and Cabonne Shires, Parkes Shire, Cowra, Forbes and Weddin Shires
SERVICE PROVIDER
Coomealla Health Aboriginal Corporation
(03) 5027 4824
Covers: Balranald and Wentworth Shires
Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service
(02) 6822 0000
Covers: Bogan, Coonamble, Dubbo, Gilgandra, Narromine, Warren and Warrumbungle Shires
Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation
(08) 8082 9777
Covers: Broken Hill and Central Darling Shires
Orange Aboriginal Medical Service
(02) 6393 9000
Covers: Orange, Blayney and Cabonne Shires
Peak Hill Aboriginal Medical Service
(02) 6869 1144
Covers: Parkes Shire
Yoorana Gunya Family Healing Centre Aboriginal Corporation
(09) 6850 1222
Covers: Cowra, Forbes and Weddin Shires
ACCESSING THIS SERVICE
Contact the AMS directly.