Useful Information and links
Adult Safeguarding Unit (ASU) responds to concerns about adults who may be vulnerable and experiencing abuse or mistreatment. An adult may be vulnerable due to age, disability, ill health, social isolation, dependence on others, or other disadvantage. Call the Unit for free confidential advice, information and support.
Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) offers free, confidential state-wide service to older adults, or their representatives who are seeking information, education, and support about the Aged Care System.
Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission deals with complaints about aged care services.
Care Finder Program supports vulnerable older people, who have no one else who can support them, to learn about, apply for, and access aged care services and supports in their local community. Navigators will work directly with people who are eligible under the Care Finder Program in helping them to access and navigate aged care services for the first time, change or find new services and connect with relevant local supports. Phone 08 7320 3150 or email carefinder@connectcare.org.au.
Carer Gateway is an Australia-wide network of Carer Gateway service providers. They will talk through what you need and help you to find local services and support to help you.
Catalyst Foundation provides free and independent community information and connects people to care, support and accommodation services.
Compass.info is a comprehensive online hub dedicated to providing accurate, current and accessible information on a range of topics including Dementia, aged care, ageism, coercive control and elder abuse.
Council of the Ageing (COTA) SA is a older persons peak body representing the rights and interests of South Australian aged 50+. Ageing Well Coordinators are available to talk about navigating the aged care system. 1800 182 324.
Dementia and Driving - A Decision Aid. Driving is a complex task. In order to drive safely, you rely upon a variety of skills such as judgement, memory, attention and the ability to assess your surroundings. The aim of this book is to assist in deciding when to stop driving after receiving a diagnosis of dementia.
Department for Infrastructure and Transport provides information for older drivers including safe driving tips and obligations and opportunities for older drivers.
Discover Your Path to Healthy Ageing | Expert Tips and Guides | LiveUp A great resource to find information to help make informed choices about your life as you age and change stages.
My Aged Care is a Federal Government initiative for older people to register to begin the process of receiving subsidised help at home or considering residential care. My Aged care is an entry point to access Australian Government aged care services. Phone 1800 200 422
National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500 is a free telephone service that provides information and advice to:
- people living with dementia
- people concerned about changes to memory and thinking
- people living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
- family, friends and carers of people living with dementia
- people who work in health and aged care
South Australia Plan for Ageing Well 2020-2025 is the vision and priorities for ageing well in South Australia. The Office for Ageing Well seeks to contribute to creating communities that value older people and the contributions they make to society.
South Australian Transport Subsidy Scheme provides taxi fare subsidies for people with permanent and severe disabilities.
Staying at Home is a free carer wellbeing and respite program for people living with dementia and their carers and is intended as an early support in the years following diagnosis. Throughout the retreat, carers will be provided with education and peer support that will build their knowledge, skills and capability to continue in their caring role. A significant focus of the activities will be on the wellbeing of the carer while the person living with dementia is offered enjoyable activities, peer support and care by qualified care staff.
Your Rights and Responsibilities is a guide to the rights of older South Australians. Contact Office for Ageing Well on 08 8204 2420 for a free hard copy or for more information.
Positive Ageing Taskforce
The Southern Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island Positive Ageing Taskforce is a collaborative inter-agency network that operates across Alexandrina Council, City of Victor Harbor, and Yankalilla Council areas, with network links extending to Kangaroo Island. The Taskforce works with services that support frail older people and their carers to facilitate service reform and improve service cooperation and coordination at the regional level.
The work undertaken by the Taskforce aims to result in improved quality of life outcomes for older people. Taskforce stakeholders represent diverse sectors including community care, residential services, workforce development and various levels of government. The Taskforce is currently funded by the Commonwealth Home Support Program and local Councils and is one of twelve collaborative projects operating in metropolitan and regional South Australia.
Taskforce membership is open to anyone working or volunteering within the aged care sector, as well as community members with an interest in the wellbeing of older people.
More detailed information about current projects and training opportunities can be found at https://www.victor.sa.gov.au/council-activities/community-services/ageingwell
Further details can be obtained by contacting Michelle Fuller, Project Officer for the Positive Ageing Taskforce. Phone (08)8551 0571, Email positiveaging@victor.sa.gov.au, or by post PO Box 11, Victor Harbor SA 5211.