Helpful websites to help you plan your care and find support for your family.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
For information on disability supports.
http://www.ndis.gov.au/
MyAgedCare
For information on supports for older people.
www.myagedcare.gov.au
Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN)
Free service to access to independent advocates and information for older people.
www.opan.com.au/
Carers Australia
Including counselling, advice, advocacy, education and training.
www.carersaustralia.com.au
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
www.dva.gov.au
Dementia Australia
Great resource for information on all aspects of dementia.
www.dementia.org.au
Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission
Commonwealth Government agency for maintaining quality in aged care.
www.agedcarequality.gov.au
Office of the Privacy Commissioner
All about protecting information about you.
www.privacy.gov.au
Services Australia
Understanding Aged Care Costs
www.serviceaustralia.gov.au
Carer Gateway
Carer Gateway is an Australian Government program providing free services and support for carers.
https://www.carergateway.gov.au