Advocacy Services Goondiwindi
ADA Australia Goondiwindi
Aged and Disability Advocacy Australia (ADA Australia) is a not-for-profit, independent organisation serving Queensland’s metropolitan, regional, rural, and remote communities, including the Goondiwindi area.
Our goal in Goondiwindi is to improve the well-being of older people living in the area through our aged care advocacy and seniors care finder services. All our services are free, confidential, and client-focused.
ADA Australia’s Goondiwindi Services
In Goondiwindi, we provide aged care advocacy services and a care finder program for seniors. Through these services, we help older people understand their rights and find appropriate care options. If you or a loved one needs help accessing aged care services and support, understanding their rights, or addressing concerns, the team here at ADA Australia is here to help you.
Aged Care Advocacy
Our aged care advocacy services help seniors understand their care options, uphold their rights, and have their voices heard. Our services are available across a range of areas in Queensland, including rural areas such as Goondiwindi. Our team specialises in assisting people access appropriate care and support services, as well as resolving concerns with their aged care providers.
Navigating and understanding the aged care system can be challenging. That is why we provide services, free of charge, to guide you through available options and support services.
Our team can assist in reviewing and negotiating care plans, as well as making referrals for assessments and additional services. We can also help raise and address concerns regarding service agreements, fees, statements, and budgets.
Seniors living in Goondiwindi who have 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
ADA Link: Seniors Care Finder
Through our program, ADA Link, we provide a care finder service with Community Connectors, including the Goondiwindi area. These Community Connectors can provide individual support to older people and assist them with finding aged care and other services they require in the local community.
This support includes:
- 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?
If you or a senior you care for in Goondiwindi require support or help navigating aged care services, get in touch with ADA Australia today. We are backed by over 30 years of experience in the industry, helping people speak up for their rights and needs.
Our organisation is also completely independent and not-for-profit. We are not affiliated with the government or care providers. Our services are client-focused and directed, and the ADA Australia team works on your behalf.
When you choose ADA Australia, you can expect the highest professional standards including our privacy and confidentiality policy. Our team only communicates directly with our clients and those they authorise us to speak to, we maintain strict confidentiality and seek permission before acting.
ADA Australia is also funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments, so our advocacy services are free. Contact our team today if you have any questions regarding our services or eligibility. We’d love to hear from you.
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