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Care Connect is a not-for-profit organisation that forms partnerships to support aged care at home so you can live the life you love.
#ThanksforCaring to all our staff for looking after older Australians
Care Connect is honoured to care for our older Australians and say “thanks for caring” to our workforce ahead of Aged Care Employee Day on Sunday 7 August 2022 (#ACED2022).
Under Aged Care Quality Standard 2, Care Connect assists senior Australians to live happily, safely, and confidently at home through 'Ongoing Care Planning and Assessment'. Your Care Connect Care Manager will review your home care goals to suit new and existing circumstances.
Care Connect brings carers the latest information and resources to make life easier. Carer Knowledge Exchange is a new, government-supported initiative connecting carers and their wealth of expertise. To join the project, visit their website at: https://t.co/Lnos3zddD4
Does your loved one live with dementia? Care Connect can support you by connecting you to the Dementia Behaviour Management Advisory Service which aims to improve the quality of life for those affected by dementia. Give their service team a call on 1800 699 799 to learn more.
Meet Sharma, a client with Care Connect. Sharma is vision impaired and was previously struggling to do her beloved arts and crafts. Sharma's Care Manager connected her and her family to Vision Australia which provided the tools that allowed her to begin crafting again.
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Meet Taylor, a Service Coordination Team Leader at Care Connect.
Taylor believes that every conversation with clients & their families should begin by appreciating their unique care goals, with the intention of making their life easier.
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Advanced Care Planning allows you to start the conversation about agency should you be unable to communicate your care preferences. Advance Care Planning Australia has info regarding preparing a care plan: https://t.co/90O1Ef8uFh
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It's National Palliative Care Week. This is an initiative from Palliative Care Australia where donations and events have been catered to support clients and families based on this year's theme "It's Your Right".
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Do you provide care for a parent or loved one while attending community events? Companion Cards support social inclusion for people with permanent disabilities and their carers. Speak with your healthcare professional about eligibility.
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Did you know that some geriatricians attend bulk-billed home visits? Inquire with your parent or loved one's healthcare professional for info about referrals/availability. We provide a variety of home nursing and allied health services; for more: https://t.co/HhzAYMPoDR
Care Connect supports you to live the life you love, come rain or shine. The Department of Health encourages vaccination for COVID-19 and flu where eligible. For info on nursing/allied health at home visit:
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What's new in the aged care sector? Care Connect would like to support you to stay informed.
Founding a new Council of Elders was recommended by the Aged Care Royal Commission to directly advise Government on ageing and aged care issues.
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Have you thought about using social support funding to go to your local library?
Care Connect can support you to get out and about in your community. You can utilise your Home Care Package funds to help with transportation and mobility!
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Enjoying social activities is essential for our well-being. Care Connect would like to introduce you to Like Family, which runs virtual group activities like dancing, art workshops and mindfulness for seniors. For info, call Care Connect at:
1300 866 228.
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Meet Kerri, a Service Coordinator helping clients & their families live the life they love by coordinating their home care with Care Connect.
"Service Coordination is all about relationships between clients & the team of people who support their care..."
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Care Connect wishes you a happy Mother's Day! Take some time with the mums in your life to connect with love and appreciation. We extend our best wishes to the mums in our community of clients and staff.
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May, Macular Month is a chance to be conscious of your eye health & support those living with Macular disease. #CareConnect offers home allied health through your Home Care Package funding. For more info:
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Are you a carer for a loved one and unsure of what support is available? Carer Gateway is a free Government program which supports carers through counseling, respite care, mentorship, and more. Care Connect makes life easier for carers, for more info see:
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Leading Age Services Australia are inviting you to have your say about why partnering with home care managers makes your life easier. Find the survey through this link to have your say about the future of home care: https://t.co/M75WLgVQF5
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