We are seeking an enthusiastic person to help others navigate the aged care system (in Cairns and the Hinterland), with a particular focus on people who face barriers to accessing care and support.
COTA Queensland volunteer, Bryan Spiller, has been an active participant over recent months in the COTA Australia Consumer Engagement in Aged Care project.
This new program has been established to ensure that older people with disability currently receiving state funded disability services, but are not eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Aged Care Reforms are changing the way home care services are delivered in Australia giving older people more choice and control over the services they receive at home.