Aged Care Made Simple (Sunshine Coast QLD)

Aged Care Made Simple: Understanding Support at Home

📅 Date: Thursday, 8 May
⏰ Time: 10am - 11.30am
📍 Location: Baringa Community Centre | 20 Edwards Terrace, Baringa, Caloundra West QLD 4551
💰 Cost: FREE – includes morning tea!

Are you feeling unsure about the upcoming Aged Care Act, commencing on July 1? You’re not alone, and we’re here to help.

Join us for a free information session where we break down the changes and guide you through the new Support at Home program.

Whether you’re already receiving a Home Care Package, exploring aged care for the first time or caring for someone in aged care, this is your opportunity to hear directly from experts, including representatives from Carers Queensland and Relationships Australia.

What You’ll Learn:

💡How the new Support at Home program works and what it means for you

💡Who is eligible and how assessments are conducted

💡How to transition from a Home Care Package or how to apply

💡What to expect in terms of funding, government contributions & fees

💡The services available—personal care, domestic help, nursing, transport & more

💡Free services and supports available to carers across Queensland

💡Info on the Senior Relationship Mediation Service, funded to prevent elder abuse

Why Attend?

✔ Get clarity on the changes coming July 1

✔ Hear directly from aged care experts

✔ Enjoy a relaxed session with complimentary morning tea ☕🍰

✔ Have your questions answered in a dedicated Q&A session

✔ Connect with support services and explore how Leora Healthcare can assist you

This free event is your chance to gain the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about your aged care journey.

Seats are limited! Register online now or contact Rochelle on 0452 091 074 to reserve your spot.

Carers Queensland

Did you know that 1 in 10 Australians identify as a carer? Carers can be children, siblings, partners, parents, grandparents, friends, and more! Come together with us to learn about the free services and supports available to carers across Queensland. Claire from the Carer Program Community Engagement team at Carers Queensland will lead this engaging and informative session.

Relationships Australia

We look forward to seeing you at this informative event, where we’ll be sharing information about one of Relationships Australia Qld’s programs, the Senior Relationship Mediation Service. This program is funded to prevent and respond to elder abuse. We look forward to sharing with you what you can do to protect yourselves against elder abuse, and how we can help you if you would like support.

Leora Healthcare

Founded in 2008 (as Afea Care Services), Leora Healthcare is a registered service provider of the NDIS, My Aged Care Home Care Packages and icare (Lifetime Care, Workers Care and Dust Diseases Care). Through our expansive network of support workers, Care Managers and Registered Nurses, we provide exceptional care to thousands of families every week.

About the Venue

Baringa Community Centre is located across the road from White's IGA Baringa and behind Baringa State School. To plan your travel using public transport, please use this link. There are ramps and a wheelchair accessible toilet available onsite.