Australians are getting older and the need for good quality aged care is a growing concern. Many dont know about the services and how they can access them...
Australias aged care sector is under pressure to meet the growing demand. The latest Intergenerational Report says that aging population is expected to reach nearly 40 million by 2055 with nearly a quarter of that over the age of 65.
Aged Care services have changed significantly over the last 15 years. One major change is the setup of My Aged Care, a call centre and website service launched by the government in July 2015 where elderly people can request aged care services tailored to their needs.
Ethnic Communities Council of NSW Multicultural Ageing and Disability Access Program Officer Terrie Leoleos explains:
So if you are over 65, you are aging and you need support at home, that would be the first tick that you would need. If you have a Medicare card thats a good indicator that you are probably eligible to be able to apply, but the best thing to do, call the My Aged Care call center, tell them a little bit about what your needs are and theyll be able to support you and help you along the way to decide whether or not you are eligible for these services. Many people think that they are not and they call and they are very surprise to find out the services they can access here in Australia.
