Your Care Finder program in Dandenong

If you need help accessing My Aged Care, in home care services in Dandenong, or other community supports, then you’re in the right place. Better Place Australia’s Care Finder program in Dandenong may be able to help.

Care Finder is a free service funded by the Government via the primary health networks. It delivers a national, face-to-face network of care finders. The aim is to support older Australians (who qualify) to remain living in their own homes longer, instead of moving into residential aged care.

Whether you’re living in Dandenong, Keysborough, Noble Park, Bangholme, Springvale or another area within Greater Dandenong, Care Finder Program may be the answer you’ve been looking for.

One of our team can meet with you either in your own home or at a community location, such as Dandenong Library within the Dandenong Civic Centre, corner of Lonsdale and Walker Streets, or at a local cafe in Dandenong.

Watch our short video where Jas, Team Leader of Care Finder Program, shares more about how we help older people with Care Finder Program services. Click here.

What services can you access through Care Finder program in Dandenong?

Through your Better Place Australia Care Finder program in Dandenong, you can receive support for more than just in home care services.

Care Finder helps you with:

• Interacting with My Aged Care
• Accessing in home care services in Dandenong, such as personal care, meals and social support
• Accessing other relevant supports in the community

If you qualify for the Care Finder program, you’ll be able to remain independent for longer.

Who qualifies for Care Finder?

To qualify for the Care Finder program through Better Place Australia, you will need to be:

• aged 65 years or older (50 years or older for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people) OR aged 50 years or older (45 years or older for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people) on a low income and homeless or at risk of being homeless,
• are living in the City of Greater Dandenong, and
• are unable to access aged care services on your own.

How does Better Place Australia help?

We can assist you with the assessment process through My Aged Care. If you qualify, we can then help to set up services you need in your home, including personal care, meals, social supports, etc.

How to refer to Care Finder

Referring to Care Finder program is easy. Clients can be referred by health or community services, family or friends, or you can self-refer. If you would like any more information or some brochures, email the team and we will endeavour to answer any questions you may have.

Supporting services available for older people

Here are some other services you may also find helpful through Better Place Australia.

Elder Abuse Prevention services. Supporting older people in conflict and help in the prevention of elder abuse.

Financial counselling. Support for older people providing information, advocacy and assistance for financial hardship and unexpected life changes.

Counselling. Counselling support for older people seeking to manage difficult life circumstances and conflict with family, carers or friends.

Your next steps

For more about Better Place Australia’s Care Finder program, call 1800 214 117 or email us with your contact details, or via online chat on our website.