Aged Care
My Aged Care
My Aged Care is an Australian Government website and phone line to help you find out what aged care services you may be eligible for. Talking about getting some extra help doesn’t mean you can’t live an independent or active life. You may be eligible to receive services such as:
Help at home
- personal care like help getting dressed
- transport
- modifications to your home like hand rails or ramps
- nursing, physiotherapy and other care
- meals
- household jobs like cleaning or gardening
- equipment like walking frames
- social activities
Short-term help
- when you have had a setback and want to get your independence back
- recovery from an accident or illness, including after a hospital stay
- when you or your carer needs a break
- Care in an aged care home
If you find you need ongoing help with day-to-day tasks or health care, a residential aged care home lets you live in a supported environment where help is available 24 hours a day.
Call 1800 200 422 for further details, or visit the My Aged Care website by clicking below.
My Aged Care
Retirement Villages
Leederville Gardens Retirement Village
Aged Care Online - one of Australia's most trusted online directories of Residential Aged Care Homes and Home Care Services
Health and Wellbeing
Department of Health - Find your nearest health service - Find your nearest health service.
Health Direct - Seniors health information - Seniors health information.
National Public Toilet Map
Social Isolation
Red Cross Telecross Service - a daily telephone call to check you are well. Telecross is for people who live alone and are at risk of an accident or illness that may go unnoticed.
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS) - matching eligible community members with a volunteer visitor for companionship.
Assistive Technology
Indigo- help people to select and access helpful devices and equipment to maintain or restore functionality.
Technology for Ageing & Disability WA (TADWA)
Carers
Carer Gateway- A national online and phone service that provides practical information and resources to support carers.
Carers WA- Information and support for carers.
Education
The At Home Guide
Council on the Ageing (COTA) Western Australia has developed ‘The At Home Guide’ to support older Western Australians to live well. It is designed as an ongoing companion for seniors at home. The Guide gathers together information on health, day-to-day living, nutrition, accessing government services and finances, as well as a compendium of important telephone numbers.
The At Home Guide
Tech Savvy Seniors Project
Seniors Recreation Council of WA provide free Tech Savvy Seniors Resources and can offer support for seniors wishing to stay connected with friends and family. Learn cyber safety tips and more with the monthly newsletters or attend an in-person workshop.
Tech Savvy Seniors
For more information, contact Martin Yates, Tech Savvy Seniors Project Manager on (08) 9492 9774 or email martin.yates@srcwa.asn.au.
Be Connected
Be Connected is an Australian Government initiative aimed at increasing the confidence, skills and online safety of older Australians in using digital technology.
Be Connected
Government Support
WA Government- Seniors Card
Concessions WA- Information for Seniors on eligible concessions.
Department of Social Services- Benefits and payments information for seniors.
Older Australians- Retirement advice, help with medical and pharmaceutical costs and financial support.
Seniors Housing Advisory Centre- a free, independent information and advice service covering the full range of housing options for seniors in WA.
Legal, Rights and Safety
Older Persons Advocacy Network
Advocare - an independent, community-based, not-for-profit organisation supporting and protecting the rights of older people in Western Australia through information, advocacy and education.
Age Care Complaints Commissioner
Elder Abuse Helpline
Seniors and Elder Abuse - WA Police Force
Legal Aid WA
Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre
COTA WA - Council of the Aging
If you have any other questions or queries on support and services please contact Community Development on 9273 6000 or community.development@vincent.wa.gov.au.