Regardless of our age, we all need to be informed and prepared in order to make important decisions about the future. Making decisions about aged care services – whether for yourself, a family member or a friend – can be complex and confusing. It can be hard to find your way. The journey into aged […]
Accessing aged care can be confusing and daunting for any older person – but especially for older people who struggle with English. The Australian Government’s Aged Care Navigators project provides free, confidential help to understand and access services through My Aged Care, the government’s hub for aged care information and access. For the past year,
MEDIA RELEASE 29th March, 2019 Community services unite to help people access aged care Six community services in Victoria have joined the Aged Care Systems Navigator, a 15-month national trial led by Council of the Ageing (COTA) Australia and funded by the Australian Government, that will develop and test different models to support people to
Since our February COTA Connects, the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety have held their first hearings and two community consultation forums in Bankstown and Bendigo. At the Adelaide hearings, consumers and peak bodies spoke about issues of dignity, safety, staffing ratios and what impacts on the care of residents and people living
COTA Victoria is excited to launch this new project in partnership with a number of other agencies. We know that many people are having difficulty connecting to My Aged Care. The Aged Care Navigators Project has been established to ensure people can get the information they need and be supported as they find their way
