Advocacy Services Gold Coast

ADA Australia’s Gold Coast Services

ADA Australia Gold Coast

Aged and Disability Advocacy Australia (ADA Australia) is a not-for-profit, independent organisation that provides services to metropolitan, regional, rural, and remote communities across Queensland, including the Gold Coast area. Our mission is to improve the well-being of older people and those living with disabilities through our advocacy and legal services.

Our Gold Coast team has over 30 years of experience helping people speak up for their rights and needs. We offer aged care advocacy, disability advocacy, and community legal services. All our services are free, confidential, and client-focused.

ADA Australia’s Gold Coast Services

At the Gold Coast, we provide aged care advocacy, disability advocacy, and community legal services, which specialise in guardianship and administration matters. Our goal is to help people understand their rights and needs, as well as speak up for them.

If you or someone you care for needs help accessing aged care or disability services or addressing any concerns with the system, the team here at ADA Australia on the Gold Coast can help guide you through it.

Aged Care Advocacy

Our Gold Coast aged care advocacy services are designed to help seniors uphold their rights and have their voices heard. The ADA Australia team can assist with helping people access appropriate care and support options.

We understand that aged care services can be challenging to navigate at the best of times. Our team can guide you through the process and help you understand and access residential and home care options.

ADA Australia on the Gold Coast can also assist with communicating care preferences, addressing concerns, reviewing and negotiating care plans, and making referrals for assessments and additional services. Our team is also experienced in assisting with service agreements, fees, statements, and budgets.

People living in the Gold Coast region who are having issues accessing aged care support services or have any 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

Disability Advocacy

ADA Australia provides comprehensive disability advocacy services to the Gold Coast community. Our team can provide information and assist with services, referrals, and individual advocacy support for people with disabilities.

We can also help those with disabilities experiencing unfair treatment, disability discrimination, or concerns with a support service. We can also help with NDIS access, planning, service delivery, and reviews.

ADA Law Community Legal Service

ADA Australia’s team can provide community legal services, including legal advice, representation, and non-legal advocacy regarding guardianship and administrative matters in the Gold Coast. This service extends to Enduring Power of Attorney and support and representation before the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) and Mental Health Review Tribunal (MHRT).

Our team also provides support to those at risk of or experiencing elder abuse in residential aged care. If you or someone you care for is looking for assistance, the ADA Australia team can advise and help you have your voice heard.

Clients eligible for assistance with elder abuse from ADA Australia in the Gold Coast are any adults over 65 years of age, residing in residential aged care homes, and experiencing (or at risk of experiencing) elder abuse from either formal or informal decision-makers, carers, or friends.

Why Choose ADA Australia To Help You?

If older people and people with disability in the Gold Coast area need support with aged care, disability support or having a say in your life and the things that impact you, contact ADA Australia. Our team’s priority is always our clients. Our services are client-directed, and you decide what you would like to happen and how you would like us to help. We’re also backed by over 30 years of experience in the aged care and disability sector, helping people understand and speak up for their rights and needs.

One of the main benefits of working with ADA Australia is that we’re an independent, not-for-profit organisation. We’re not affiliated with the government or direct care providers.

Our team also adheres to the highest professional standards. We follow strict privacy and confidentiality rules and always seek permission before acting. We only communicate directly with our clients and the people they authorise us to talk to.

ADA Australia is also funded by the Australian Government, so our advocacy services are free of charge. If you have questions about our services on the Gold Coast, contact the ADA Australia team today. We’d love to hear from you.

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