Information Session: Dementia Care Navigator

The Dementia Care Navigator is a service that aims to make it simpler for Australians to learn about government-supported aged care services and how to access them.

Services you can access include:

• Tailored information about dementia and local services
• Individual and group support sessions
• Seminars to help you navigate living with dementia at all stages, including connecting you with other service providers

This seminar session will show you how to use the Government's 'My Aged Care' system to remain active, involved and connected. This session is suitable for persons living with dementia/carer/family supporters.

Attending this sessions is free but bookings are required.

For language assistance call: 131 450

About Dementia Care Navigator

The Aged Care Navigators Trial is delivered by Dementia Australia as part of a consortium led by COTA Australia and funded by the Australian Government. For more information go to AgedCareNavigators.org.au. The Dementia Care Navigator is a service that aims to make it simpler for Australians to learn about government-supported aged care services and how to access them.

Dedicated Dementia Care Navigator

• One-on-one assistance
• Support available via phone, email and in person
• Expert advice on how to connect with other service providers

Information Hub access

• Tailored information about dementia and local services
• Individual and group support sessions
• Seminars to help you navigate living with dementia at all stages, including connecting you with other service providers

Register to Trial

The trial involves testing different ways to share aged care service information.

Due to the changing nature of dementia, it is likely support needs of the person with dementia, their families and carers, will differ at various stages of the disease. Dementia Australia understand what people go through after receiving a diagnosis of dementia and that everyone’s experience is unique.

This program will support you to connect with and access services in your area.

Dementia Australia is seeking participants aged over 65 (or over 50 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders) who reside in Newcastle and the Hunter region NSW, Perth WA and surrounding areas.

Participation in the trial is free.

You will be asked to evaluate the trial and your experiences will allow us to improve the support we provide to people wanting to access aged care services.

About COTA
COTA Australia is the peak national organisation representing the rights, needs and interests of older Australians cota.org.au