New Aged Care Standards
The Aged Care Quality Standards are being strengthened as part of the proposed new Aged Care Act and regulatory model.
Website – agedcarequality.gov.au
Phone number – 1800 951 822
My Aged Care
My Aged Care is a government platform to help consumers find information on aged care services.
Website – myagedcare.gov.au
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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – dva.gov.au
Phone number – 133 254
Dementia Australia
You don’t have to deal with dementia alone. Dementia Australia offers information, advice and support, no matter what your experience of dementia.
Website – dementia.org.au/get-support
Phone number – 1800 100 500