Support at home can be needed at different stages of life, whether due to ageing, disability, caring roles, cultural considerations or changes in health and wellbeing. A range of funded programs can assist people to understand available supports and how to access them.
The tiles below provide information on programs such as My Aged Care, Carers SA, the NDIS, Carefinder services and First Nations Elder Care programs to help individuals and families identify suitable pathways and eligibility.
This is the primary entry point for all Australian Government-funded aged care services. It provides a central platform for older Australians and their families to find information, apply for assessments, and access various home care or residential services.
As the lead Carer Gateway provider in South Australia, this organization focuses specifically on the needs of unpaid carers. They offer practical support like emergency respite, counseling, and financial packages to help those who look after family or friends with disabilities, illnesses, or age-related frailty.
The NDIS provides individualised funding for Australians with a permanent and significant disability. Unlike aged care programs, it focuses on “reasonable and necessary” supports to help participants reach their personal goals and participate more fully in the community.
These programs (such as the Elder Care Support program run by NACCHO) provide culturally safe and trauma-informed navigation assistance. They ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders can access aged care services that respect their specific cultural, spiritual, and community needs.
This program provides intensive, face-to-face assistance for “vulnerable” older Australians who may find it difficult to navigate the aged care system on their own. It is specifically designed for people who have no family or friends to help them and might otherwise “fall through the cracks.”
