Advocacy Services Ipswich
ADA Australia’s Ipswich Services
ADA Australia Ipswich
Aged and Disability Advocacy Australia (ADA Australia) is a not-for-profit, independent organisation serving metropolitan, regional, rural, and remote communities across Queensland, including Ipswich. Through our advocacy services, we aim to improve the well-being of older people and those living with disabilities.
Our Ipswich team offers aged care advocacy services, community legal services, and a care finder program for seniors. All our services are free, confidential, and client-focused. We always place our clients first. You tell us what you would like to happen and how you would like us to help.
ADA Australia’s Ipswich Services
In Ipswich, we provide aged care advocacy, ADA Law community legal services, and a care finder program for seniors. We help people understand their rights and needs and speak up for them. If you or a loved one needs help accessing aged care services and supports, understanding their rights, or addressing concerns, the team at ADA Australia is here to support you.
Aged Care Advocacy
ADA Australia can assist with reviewing and negotiating care plans, as well as making referrals for assessments and additional services. We can also help raise and address any concerns you have regarding service agreements, fees, statements, and budgets.
People living in Ipswich 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
ADA Law Community Legal Service
Our team also provides support to those at risk of or experiencing elder abuse in residential aged-care settings. If you or someone you care for is looking for assistance, ADA Australia Ipswich can advise and help you reach an optimal outcome.
Clients eligible for assistance with elder abuse from ADA Australia 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.
ADA Link: Seniors Care Finder
- 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
- Providing guidance on the completion of forms and service agreements
Why Choose ADA Australia To Help You?
If older people in the Ipswich region need support with aged care or want to have a say in their care and the things that impact them, 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 sector, helping people 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 care providers.
ADA Australia Ipswich adheres to the highest professional standards, ensuring strict privacy and confidentiality rules are followed. We always seek permission before acting, and we only communicate directly with our clients and the people they authorise us to talk to.
Our organisation is funded by the Australian Government, so all advocacy services we offer are free. If you have any questions about the services we provide in the area, contact the ADA Australia Ipswich team today. We’d love to hear from you.
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