Care finders can help vulnerable older people navigate the aged care system and find support services to improve their quality of life.
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 (use the Eligibility checker to learn more).
https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/ help-care-finder#how-do-I-contacta-care-finder-organisation
SERVICE REGION
Whole of region
SERVICE PROVIDER
Kirinari Community Services Limited
1300 547 462
https://kirinari.com.au/carefinder/
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
https://socialfutures.org.au/service/care-finderservices/
In LGAs: Dubbo Regional, Gilgandra, Mid – Western Regional, Narromine, Warrumbungle
The Benevolent Society
1800 236 762
https://www.benevolent.org.au/services-andprograms/aged-care-services/care-finderservices
In LGAs: Cabonne, Forbes, Parkes, Orange
ACCESSING THIS SERVICE
Call the phone number of the provider who services your LGA:
Kirinari Community Services Limited
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.