Ageing Well, Living Well: Connecting to Care as you Age Information Day

Discover the support available to help you live well, stay

independent and support those you care about.

Join us for an informative community session featuring local services, expert advice and practical tips.

Hear from:

• My Aged Care – Fiona Teague will explain how to access aged care services and support.

• Hesse Rural Health – Discover support to help you continue living independently at home.

• Thrive 50+ Healthy Ageing Hub – Find out about programs and services to support healthy ageing.

• Winch House – Learn about local programs, activities and community support.

• Dementia Australia Services & Programs - Local and National Services that can help support you or your loved one living with Dementia.

Ask questions. Get advice. Connect with support.

Hear from our panel, ask questions and find out what is available for you, your family and the wider community.

Everyone is welcome.

No cost event. Accessible Event. Morning Tea and Lunch Provided.

Schedule for the Day

10.05am Getting Started with My Aged Care - when to register, what to expect from assessment and all the rest!

10.35am Commonwealth Home Support Program vs Support at Home - fees, co-payments, finding providers, rights

11.05 am Morning Tea

11.20am Thrive 50+ Healthy Ageing Hub - Finding local health and community services, Connecting with social groups and activities, Navigating My Aged Care, Accessing practical, financial, social or wellbeing support, Finding community workshops and information sessions

11.30am Winch House – connecting, supporting and enriching the community

11.40am Referral Pathways - Hesse Rural Health - community health, allied health, and care-path referrals to match client needs with appropriate clinical or non-clinical support

11.50am Hesse Home Care – in-home support and aged care services

12pm Justine Devonport – Hesse Rural Health Counsellor – Mental Health & Emotional Support Services

12.10pm Lunch

12.40pm Panel Questions and Case Studies (My Aged Care, Thrive 50+ Healthy Ageing Hub and Hesse Community Services)

1.10pm Dementia Australia Services & Programs - What services are provided locally and nationally? Question and Answer time.

2.10pm More questions, one-on-one discussions

3.00pm Close