The Care Finder Program supports vulnerable older people who would not be able to arrange services without intensive support and do not have a family member or friends who can help. Care Finders are not for everyone. They specifically help older community members who need intensive assistance to access aged care and other supports.
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.
They may:
- have difficulty communicating because of language or literacy problems
- find it difficult to understand information and make decisions
- be reluctant to engage with aged care or government
- be in an unsafe situation if they do not receive services.
Care Finders can help people understand what aged care services are available, set up an assessment and find and choose services.
- Talking to My Aged Care on their behalf and arranging an assessment
- Attending and providing support at, during and after the assessment
- Solving other challenges and connecting to supports in the community, such as health, mental health, housing and homelessness, drug and alcohol services and community groups.
Where is it available?
NCN Health provide the CareFinder Service within the Moira Shire.
What does it cost?
CareFinder is a free service.
How can I access it?
For more information contact Care Finder Coordinator Marie Doyle
0436 657 474
[email protected]
ncnhealth.org.au
You can also contact our Intake and Assessment Team on
Phone:(03) 5871 0944
Email: [email protected]
