Advocacy Services Roma
ADA Australia Roma
Aged and Disability Advocacy Australia (ADA Australia) is a not-for-profit, independent organisation serving Queensland’s metropolitan, regional, rural, and remote communities. Our services also extend to Roma.
Our organisation’s goal is to improve the well-being of older people through our aged care advocacy services. In Roma, we offer a range of aged care services to help older people with issues regarding their services in the area.
All the services offered at ADA Australia are free, confidential, and client-focused. The interests and well-being of our clients are always at the heart of what we do.
ADA Australia’s Roma Services
In Roma, we provide aged care advocacy services and a care finder program to help people find support. Through these services, we work to improve the well-being and quality of life of older people. If you or a senior you care for requires help accessing aged care services/support, assistance understanding your rights, or addressing concerns, the Roma ADA Australia team is here to help.
Aged Care Advocacy
Our Roma aged care advocacy services help seniors communicate their preferences s, uphold their rights, and have their voices heard. We specialise in assisting seniors in accessing the appropriate care and support services and understanding rights when receiving home care services or residential care.
At ADA Australia, we also understand how challenging it can be to navigate the aged care system. Our services can help guide you through the system free of charge.
The ADA Australia team can also help with reviewing and negotiating care plans, assisting with referrals for assessments and additional services, and raising and addressing any concerns regarding service agreements, fees, statements, and budgets.
Seniors living in the Roma area 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 in the Roma area. These Community Connectors can give individual support and assist people 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 know in Roma requires help navigating the aged care system, contact the ADA Australia team. We have over 30 years of experience in the industry, helping people have a say in their aged care services and preferences.
ADA Australia is an independent and not-for-profit organisation. We are not affiliated with the government or care providers. When you choose to work with ADA Australia, you get a client-directed team that works on your behalf.
Clients can also always expect the highest professional standards when working with us. We maintain strict confidentiality and privacy, seek permission before acting and communicate directly with our clients and the people they authorise us to speak to.
The Australian and Queensland Governments fund our organisation. So, all the services we offer are free of charge. Contact our team today if you have questions about our services or eligibility. We’d love to hear from you.
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