Health services on Coochie

The federal government offers financial help to older Australians in need of support, in the form of a tailored Hone Care Package coming as a daily stipend. DON'T WAIT... this can take a while:

1.  Assessment stage (can take up to 4 months)
2. Funding stage (can take up to 15 months before funds are available)

Accessing this government help is a complex process involving

• government assessment
• identifying your service provider
• choosing whether to self manage or have a care co-ordinator help you
• bringing in support aids and workers in consultation with care co-ordinator and service provider.
• managing the daily stipend and all services required.

On Coochiemudlo Island it is now possible to...

• get help identifying who should be on your team, and working through the assessment process (Tina Farrimond, 0408 502 474)
• get help from family or friends to start the process direct with MyAgedCare
• Trilogy service provider or Jaime Gault (0499 780 606) may be able to help in contacting MyAgedCare however neither Trilogy nor Jaime receive any financial incentive doing so.

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Trilogy Care supports you to live well at home for longer, by helping you build and self-manage the Home Care Package you want and need.

Our experienced team provides personalised care planning and budget administration, as well as the option for coordination of supports, to help you maximise your care hours and wellbeing. Choice, control, and independence – backed by Trilogy Care’s compassionate team of industry experts.

Our mission is to ensure you have the confidence, control and care you need and deserve, to age well in your own home.

Helping you live well in the home you love.

Trilogy Care has first-hand experience supporting Australians to self-manage their Home Care Packages. We draw on this experience to empower you to continue to live an independent, healthy, and supported life in the home you love.

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Trilogy's primary goal is to empower the community to explore all available options when considering the management of their Home Care Package. 

On Coochiemudlo Island, if you choose Trilogy as your service provider, you can decide to either self manage (less fees, but more work) or have Jaime Gault (0499 780 606) as your on-island care co-ordinator (more fees, but less work).

Those self-managing can approach Paul Tuxworth (0447 009 252) to help identify suitable local care workers; or if opting for care co-ordinating, Jaime will be able to source appropriate workers for you.

Free support for Queensland carers

Carer Gateway is a national support service funded by the Australian Government. It provides free services for anyone caring for a family member or friend who is living with a disability, a long-term medical condition, mental illness, alcohol or drug dependency or someone who is frail due to age.

In Queensland these services are delivered by Wellways Australia and include:

• Planning – To get the support and services that you need
• Counselling – A private space to talk about the joys and challenges you experience
• Support groups – A place to share stories, knowledge and experiences with other carers
• Coaching – To help set and achieve positive goals for your future
• Practical assistance – Access to tools to assist you in your caring role
• Planned and emergency respite – Help at short notice or space to recharge

Through accessing supports and services carers can ensure they are in the best emotional space for their important caring role.

 
Carer Gateway representatives come to Coochiemudlo Island. Visit www.carergateway.gov.au for more information; to register for services please call 1800 422 737.

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Until the Health Hub has it's own storage space, medical aids are housed in the Coochie Progress section of the Community Hall area and managed by Paul Tuxworth.

Until the Health Hub has it's own rooms, the pharmacy run service is organised by Jane Beatty from Coochie Progress.