Published 28th February 2019
A trial of a national network of outreach centres, information hubs and advisors has been launched to help vulnerable seniors navigate the aged care system and access services.
The $7.4 million trial is part of the Aged Care System Navigator initiative, which was announced in the 2018-19 Federal Budget and a key recommendation of the Tune Review to help older people struggling to understand and use the aged care system.
Consumer peak body COTA Australia in partnership with 30 other consumer organisations will lead the implementation of 62 navigator trials in every state and territory to identify the type of supports that achieve the best outcomes.
Most support services will be delivered face-to-face but there will also telephone and online options.
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Source:Unknown Author, 2019, Australian Ageing Agenda (https://www.australianageingagenda.com.au/about/)
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