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arpie
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2 years ago

Is anyone on a home care package & NOT in the Carer's Group? MORE Changes being made ....

I have posted this link into the Carer's Group but think that not all who are on a Home Care Package are in the group .... so posting it here as well.

This is for members who actively CARE for friends or relatives, too. 

It seems they are making MORE changes (after big changes were made last June as well) that you should be aware of ..... from the web ....

Do you want to stay updated on the reforms to in-home aged care?
Join the webinar for older people, their families and carers, and the aged care sector.
Thursday 18 May 2023
2:00pm to 4:00pm AEST
You will have the opportunity to submit questions during the webinar.
This webinar will have Auslan interpreters.

You can register to be a part of the webinar HERE:

https://www.agedcareengagement.health.gov.au/engagement/reforming-in-home-aged-care-update/

If you are on facebook - feel free to read all the comments already made ..... it may arm you with more information to discuss on the webinar if you want to put a question to them .... 
Facebook 'Name'/link - it might be worth 'following' them .... 

https://www.facebook.com/healthgovau

Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care


Also - Learn more about a new model for regulating aged care and the changes we’re proposing to improve transparency and accountability in the system.
We invite you to share your feedback as part of our consultation on ‘A new model for regulating Aged Care, Consultation Paper No.2: Details of the proposed new model’ open till 23 June 2023.
Get involved in building a better aged care system.
Visit the Aged Care Engagement Hub to read the consultation paper and register for our 9 May webinar

You can leave feedback HERE:
https://www.agedcareengagement.health.gov.au/regulatorymodel/
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  • arpie's avatar
    arpie
    Member
    2 years ago
    Just found another one ....... if you've had hassles applying for or getting your 'carer' onto the Payment .... Carers Australia want to hear from you.

    If you are on facebook, it would pay to follow the Carers Australia page and also the Carers Support Group
    https://www.facebook.com/CarersAus

    Carers Support Group:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1512214299059919


    A member of the Carers Support Group posted this .....

    I saw the following in an email from one of the services allegedly providing support to carers (I personally haven't received any help), asking for input into the processes surrounding applying for carers payment or allowance.
    If you've had any recent issues with centrelink this might be the place to air and discuss issues.

    "Carers Australia is working with Services Australia to identify and address any issues that carers may encounter while applying for the carer payment and carer allowance. To ensure carers' voices are appropriately represented in these advocacy efforts, they are seeking input from carers who are either receiving these payments or in the process of applying for them.

    This could include procedural difficulties such as engaging with Centrelink, experiencing long wait times, encountering issues with application forms, or lacking clarity about reasons for rejections. They are also interested in learning about any challenges in obtaining medical reports for the individuals in your care, navigating the identification document requirements, or providing financial information, and any other issues or concerns with the process.

    Your stories, comments and insights are incredibly valuable and will be kept strictly confidential. Please send your responses by email to:

    policy@carersaustralia.com.au"
  • wendy55's avatar
    wendy55
    Member
    2 years ago
    Hi @arpie,
    many thanks for this, my partner is my carer and we are both on a level 1 home care package, but with my disease progressing this could change so thanks for the heads up.

    wendy55
  • Annie_C's avatar
    Annie_C
    Member
    2 years ago
    @arpie 
    Many thanks for the information regarding the changes to the Home Care Packages.