The information below is to assist in providing information on home care support, housing options for over 55’s within the City of Kalamunda along with helpful resources to assist older people.
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The City does not deliver Aged Care services in the community. If you or a loved one needs support to stay in the home, help is available to eligible seniors from a range of service providers registered with My Aged Care.
My Aged Care is the starting point to access Australian Government funded services for aged care. My Aged Care can help you find out about:
Home care packages help you or your loved one stay at home longer by providing support where it's needed. Each eligible senior will be allocated a home care package that offers the right level of support for their assessed care needs. However a persons needs often change over time, so it's important to reassess whether an existing home care package is meeting your needs or those of your loved one as time goes by.
Even if you or a loved one have been previously denied a package, you can apply for a home care package again. This is because a person may become eligible if their care needs change. Reassessment can ensure you or your loved one can access the right level of care at all times.
For more information contact My Aged CareWebsite: https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/Phone: 1800 200 422Contact hours:
Did you know Australia wide 1 in 6 older people will experience some form of abuse?
If you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse, or has a question about elder abuse, please call the WA Elder Abuse Helpline on 1300 724 679 for a confidential discussion. Lines are open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.
The helpline is funded by the Department of Communities and operated by Advocare, a not-for-profit organisation that supports and protects the rights of older people in Western Australia through advocacy, information and education.
Elder abuse is any act that causes harm to an older person, occurring within a relationship of trust, whether it's a family member, friend or carer. Abuse can take many forms and includes:
Call 1300 724 679.
Compass is a national website created to help older Australians navigate the complex issue of elder abuse and to guide action to end the problem. Compass resources and information are available both for older Australians and for the people who care for and support them.
As a voice for action, Compass acts against elder abuse by raising nationwide awareness of this growing social issue and simplifying the process of connecting people to services and information that can help. Further information can be found here.
The State Government provides information on a variety of housing options for over 55’s on the Seniors Housing website. Information covers topics such as staying in your own home, specialised accommodation (lifestyle communities) and general advice on renting and handling housing contracts and agreements.
The Seniors Housing Advisory Centre also provides free, independent information and advice regarding a range of aged housing options in Western Australia.
For more information contact the Seniors Housing Advisory Centre:Website: Seniors housing |Phone: 1300 367 057Email: seniors.housing@dmirs.wa.gov.auAddress: Level 2, 140 William Street, Perth
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KeepAble is a digital platform that supports community aged care providers with free evidence-based resources designed to enhance client outcomes and help wellness and reablement delivery. From engaging online training modules and informative guides with proven tips and tricks – KeepAble has you and your clients covered.
Summary of the LifeCurve:
Its goal is to help people live better for longer.
It’s based on the research that people lose the ability to complete 15 activities of daily living, or ADLs, in particular order. Combining these with strength and fitness markers enables your client to position themselves on the LifeCurve to see how they’re ageing.
As a result of this your client can be mapped to activities, services and products that can help them to maintain their current abilities.
The Stay On Your Feet® online learning modules help you learn how to prevent falls from the comfort of your own home.
Move Your Body Online Learning Module
The Move Your Body Online Learning Module allows you to improve your awareness and knowledge of the importance of strength and balance for healthy ageing and preventing falls.
Safe & Found WA is an initiative introduced by Western Australia Police Force (WA Police Force) and Australia Medic Alert Foundation.
Safe & Found supports people living with dementia, autism or a cognitive impairment who might be at risk of becoming lost or reported as missing, by ensuring Police have immediate access to critical information to assist when undertaking search operations.
A detailed profile outlining your personal history and characteristics is completed ahead of time, and kept securely along with a recent photo, on the Safe & Found database for Police to access immediately if you go missing.
A Safe & Found ID bracelet is included with your membership to protect you when you're out in public. Your bracelet is engraved with the details needed to return you to safety should you appear lost or disoriented.
Find out more: Safe & Found
Some websites to assist with aged care and housing options
If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, My Aged Care can help through the National Relay Service. Phone: 1800 555 677* and ask for 1800 200 422*. If you need an interpreter, My Aged Care can help through the Translating and Interpreting Service. Phone: 131 450 and ask for 1800 200 422*.
Accessibility Services
Seniors Information Directory