Aged Care Navigation
Aged Care Navigation
A free and confidential service for our Elders and Senior Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Sistergirl and Brotherboy (LGBTI+SB) people in Meanjin Brisbane North, Gimuy Cairns or Yarrabah.
It is not always easy to find and access aged care services. Locating LGBTI+SB friendly and culturally safe services can be challenging, too.
The Queensland Council for LGBTI Health's Aged Care Navigation provides a free, independent, and confidential service to senior LGBTI+SB people. The service is available for people living in Brisbane North, Cairns or Yarrabah.
Who we work with
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LGBTI+SB people who are;
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Over 65 years old
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples over 50 years old
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Low-income earners, homeless, or at risk of homelessness over 50 years old
Our Aged Care Navigators can work with you to navigate aged care services and other relevant supports in the community. They can assist you with:
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Understand the types of services and supports available
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Register with and access My Aged Care
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Find and start using aged care services
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Connect with services and social supports
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Know your rights and responsibilities
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Compare services, facilities and prices
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Explore options if you are on a waitlist
How can we assist you
Our Aged Care Navigators provide specialised and tailored support designed to meet the unique needs of LGBTI+SB people. We understand that navigating care systems can be challenging, especially when facing additional barriers such as social isolation or discrimination.
We work closely with you, ensuring that our support is tailored to your specific needs, preferences, and background.
We take time to understand where you're at, collaborate with you to overcome challenges and ensure you are fully supported every step of your journey to access supports.
How we work with you
How to contact us
For more information, you can contact an Aged Care Navigator:
Meanjin (Brisbane)
(07) 3017 1777 or 0435 009 653
Gimuy (Cairns) and Yarrabah
(07) 4041 5451 or 0434 131 916
Email carefinder@qc.org.au
Refer yourself or someone else
The Aged Care System Navigator Trial is delivered as part of a consortium led by COTA Australia, that also includes LGBTIQ+ Health Australia and is funded by the Australian Government.