Community & Business
12 July, 2024
New program for aged care services on Tablelands
A NEW program that will allow Better Together Community Support at Atherton to offer aged care packages will be explained at two information sessions to be held soon.
The new program “Better Together at Home” enables the organisation to be an aged care supplier of services aimed at allowing older people to stay in their home longer.
Better Together has been caring for the elderly in our community through the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) for many years. By becoming an Aged Care supplier, the organisation can expand the much-needed aged care service to assist more individuals in maintaining their independence and comfort at home.
Better Together at Home coordinator Michelle Vick emphasised the importance of local support for the elderly.
“The Tableland and neighbouring regions have a significant need for these services. Our decision to become an aged care supplier is a commitment to meet that need and support our community,” she said.
“By teaming up with Wongaburra Home Care, we are able to continue to provide quality community services and expand our services to help people stay safe and happy at home as their needs change over time.
“Navigating aged care is challenging. Our commitment is to simplify this process, offering tailored plans that empower individuals to take control of their care.”
The Better Together at Home team have organised two information sessions at their community centre at 16a Robert St, Atherton (next to the library) on 18 July and 8 August.
You can call Better Together to reserve your seat. But if you can’t make those dates you can still call the team and they can organise a free one-on-one consultation anytime. To organise a consultation, reserve your place or just to ask a question you can call 4091 3850 or go to bettertogetherathome.com.au
If you would like to see if you qualify for a home care package, call My Aged Care at 1800 200 422 or visit their website myagedcare.gov.au to apply for an assessment.
