Ageing Services in Douglas
What Is This?
Ageing services in Australia aim to support older individuals in maintaining their independence, health, and quality of life. These services offer assistance in areas such as home care, residential care, health services, social support, and recreation.
How Is It Funded?
How much does it cost: Funding for social and recreational programs are usually self-funded by individuals or partially funded. Other supports can be funded (partially or fully) through government agencies.
How To Access?
Access for social and recreational programs is through contacting the service directly or via referral. Occasionally access to ageing supports involves assessment by an application process and/or allied health team. Information and referrals are available through designated government agencies.
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Home Care & Safety Services
General Ageing Services
General Disability Services
Acorn Stairlifts - All Queensland
Acorn StairliftsAn Acorn Stairlift gives you a safe, comfortable and simple way to get up and down your stairs. Each Acorn Stairlift is tailor-made to suit your individual home and lifestyle. Suitable for Permanently Injured, Aged, Disabled, Adults and Children. If stairs are difficult - we can assist. Stay in your home, your community, with your adored carers. Available under NDIS, My Aged Care, CHSP, DVA.
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General Ageing Services
Acorn Stairlifts
We supply and install stairlifts in private residences and commercial properties to enable the user to safely navigate the staircase. We are the only direct manufacturers in Australia and can install with 7 - 10 days. Our stairlift is the slimmest on the market, we have everything in stock in our warehouse in O'Connor and have a number of of demonstration lifts to view.
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General Disability Services
Community Health & Medical
Home Care & Safety Services
Community Transport
General Transport Services
General Welfare & Support Services
General Ageing Services
Carer Information
Ageing Health Services
ALL IN CARE
• Social support • Domestic assistance • Reaching NDIS goals • Yard maintenance • Medication support • Community nursing • Education ALL in CARE believes and values clients individuality, culture and customs with respect, knowledge & expertise. We encourage you to call us for more information so that we can assist you in delivering professional services with a family feel.
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Home Care & Safety Services
Alpha Medical Solutions
A registered provider under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). For customers who have a Home Care Package, Alpha Medical Solutions provides Incontinence Aids, Wound Care Products and Assistive Technology that can be included within the care package based on the level of the home care package discussed during the assessment process with the home care provider.
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Home Care & Safety Services
Brightsky Australia
BrightSky Australia is your one-stop-shop for specialist healthcare products. BrightSky offers Australia-wide home delivery of an extensive range of everyday and "hard-to-find" healthcare products
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Home Care & Safety Services
Caredirect
Home Care Services Would you like to continue living in your home and maintain your independence as you age? Care Direct has a dedicated and passionate team of professionals to provide you with a wide range of in-home care services to help you retain your independence. If you need to stay at home longer, we can create an individual care plan together with you and your carer to support you to stay
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Home Care & Safety Services
Comlink Australia - Cairns
Comlink AustraliaComlink Australia Domestic Assistance Services.
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Carer Information
Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre - Peninsula
Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre• Information and referral • Resources • Brokerage service for: In-home respite; Day Centre respite; Residential respite • Online Services Directory – www.commcarelink.health.gov.au, click on Search for Services
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General Ageing Services
Community Visitors Scheme
St John QldThe St John Community Visitors Scheme is about building companionship and friendship for older people who may be socially isolated, lonely, or unable to get out and about often.
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Seniors Clubs & Social Groups
Community Service Clubs
Connected au
Connected AU was born out of this concern, with a focus on helping people who might be isolated, vulnerable and lonely. Mea built a free online platform to connect and engage people, and The Letterbox Project became the foundation of this platform.
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General Ageing Services
Council On The Ageing Queensland
A statewide not for profit organisation advancing the rights, needs and futures of people as we age.
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General Disability Services
General Ageing Services
Health Rehabilitation Services
Daily Living Products - Wanneroo
Daily Living ProductsYour local mobility, assistive living & daily living aids retailer. NDIS registered provider
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Home Care & Safety Services
General Ageing Services
Daily Safety Check-in Call
Care Calling NowMost people have a parent or grandparents. Are you one of them? Our clients are children like you who are WORRIED about a Loved One, Help I've fallen & can't get up. WE HELP people know that all is well we check-in with a care call every day
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Home Care & Safety Services
Daily Welfare Check by Phone to Check they are OKAY
Care Calling NowWe help busy people with older family members, that may be at risk, living at home alone, who want to know for certain that they are OKAY. Many people will remember "Help I've Fallen & I Can't Get UP!" When will you know?
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General Ageing Services
Delta Therapy Dogs
Delta Therapy Dogs is a national non-profit organisation. Our various therapy dog programs include visits to aged care homes, hospitals, mental health facilities, dementia wards, palliative care, disability services, health clinics, schools, correctional facilities and workplaces. Our volunteer teams brighten the lives of approximately 20,000 people around Australia each week.
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Ageing Information & Counselling
General Ageing Services
Elder Abuse Prevention Unit
The Elder Abuse Prevention Unit (EAPU) is a Queensland wide program provided by UnitingCare Community and funded by the Department of Communities, Child Safety & Disability Services.
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Home Care & Safety Services
Far North Support Alarms
Far North Support Alarms provides assistive technology solutions to help people stay connected with the community for longer, providing peace of mind for the alarm user and their family. In the event of an emergency, the alarm provides a way to contact emergency services from anywhere in the home or garden with just a press of a button.
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General Ageing Services
FoodSt
FoodSt provides a wide range of easy to reheat, home cooked meals made by our community of local, accredited cooks. Over 100 meal options from 26 cuisines, all handmade by our cooks in small batches and to traditional family recipes. Meals are pre-made, frozen and delivered to your door.
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Home Care & Safety Services
Home Care Packages
Comlink AustraliaComlink Australia Home Care Packages.
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Home Care & Safety Services
Home Maintenance
Comlink AustraliaComlink Australia Home Maintenance Services.