Further Information

My Aged Care

My Aged Care is a government platform to help consumers find information on aged care services.

Phone number – 1800 200 422

NSW Department of Health

NSW Department of Health is a central place where you can find and access any information relating to the public health care system from hospitals, professionals, budgets, health facts and much more.

Website – www.health.nsw.gov.au

Phone number – 02 9391 9000

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission’s role is to protect and enhance the safety, health, well-being and quality of life of people receiving aged care. It promotes high-quality care and services to safeguard everyone who is receiving Australian Government funded aged care.

Website – https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/

Phone number – 1800 951 822

Leading Aged Services Australia

(LASA) is the national peak body representing all providers of age services across residential care, home care and retirement living.

Website – www.lasa.asn.au

Phone number – 1300 111 636

Carers Australia

Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s carers, advocating on behalf of Australia’s carers to influence policies and services at a national level.

Website – www.carersaustralia.com.au

Phone number – 1800 242 636

Department of Veteran Affairs

Department of Veteran Affairs provides support for a range of clients including veterans and their dependents, and Australian Defence Force personnel. They provide people with services including pensions and compensation, health care, rehabilitation, counselling services and more.

Website – www.dva.gov.au

Phone number – 133 254

Alzheimers Australia

Alzheimers Australia advocates for the needs of people living with all types of dementia, and for their families and carers, and provide support services, education and information.

Website – nsw.fightdementia.org.au

Phone number – 1800 100 500