Advocacy Services Thursday Island
ADA Australia Thursday Island
Aged and Disability Advocacy Australia (ADA Australia) is a not-for-profit, independent organisation offering services to Queensland’s metropolitan, regional, rural, and remote communities. Our services also extend to residents on Thursday Island.
We offer aged care advocacy and the ADA Link Seniors Care Finder Program to the community on Thursday Island.
ADA Australia services are free, confidential, and client-directed—we pride ourselves on putting the client at the heart of everything we do.
ADA Australia’s Thursday Island Services
The ADA Australia team offers services for older people on Thursday Island, such as aged care advocacy and a care finder program. We help people understand their rights and speak up for them. If you or someone you care for requires help accessing aged care, exercising their rights, or needs assistance in other related matters, the team at ADA Australia can help.
Aged Care Advocacy
Our aged care advocacy services work to help seniors uphold their rights and have their voices heard. ADA Australia specialises in assisting people in accessing appropriate care and support options, addressing any concerns, and understanding their rights.
At ADA Australia, we understand that navigating the aged care system can be challenging. We can help older people identify and understand the residential and home care options available on Thursday Island, communicate care preferences, and more.
Our team can also assist with reviewing and negotiating care plans and making referrals for assessments. We can also help raise and address concerns about service agreements, fees, statements, and budgets.
Older people living on Thursday Island who are experiencing issues accessing aged care support services or have concerns about their service provisions for the following Australian Government-funded aged care programs are eligible for our help.
- Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)
- Home Care Packages (HCP)
- Residential Aged Care Homes
- Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) Program
- Commonwealth-funded dementia services
- Flexible care services, including:
- Short-term restorative care
- Transition care
- The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program
- Multi-purpose services
ADA Link: Seniors Care Finder
Our ADA Link Care Finder Service works to assist older people in accessing aged care and other services in the community.
This support can include:
- Arranging and attending care/health assessments
- Free and independent information about available care and support options
- Assistance with accessing aged/home or allied health services
- Guiding the completion of forms and service agreements
Why Choose ADA Australia To Help You?
ADA Australia has over 30 years of experience providing advocacy support to Queenslanders. You can trust that our team is prepared to assist you in speaking up for your rights and needs.
ADA Australia guarantees independent support. We are a not-for-profit and is not affiliated with government or direct care providers.
Our team is committed to a high standard of professionalism and confidentiality. We work to support our clients and always seek permission before acting. Our team also only communicates directly with our clients and those they authorise us to talk to.
Our services are free of charge, and there are no out-of-pocket costs if you’re looking to choose us for advocacy services.
If you have any questions about the aged care services we provide in the Thursday Island region, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out and contact our team today with your questions or concerns.
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