Seniors
Advocare
Advocare is a not-for-profit organisation independent from aged care providers, government, and industry. Their services are free, unbiased and confidential.
Advocare’s knowledgeable and compassionate team has extensive knowledge of the aged care system. They support older adults to access aged care services, understand their rights as consumers of aged care services, address elder abuse, and better connect them with their community.
Elder Abuse Helpline – 1300 724 679
www.advocare.org.au
Rise Network
Rise provides personalised support services for people across the community, including people with disability, people experiencing mental health challenges, carers, older people and young people at risk.
Services may include:
- Aged care: transport, in-home support, social and recreational programs
- Mental health: support with recovery goals, budgeting, housing options and social skills
- Disability services: supported accommodation, transitional accommodation, respite and individual support
- Youth services: one-to-one support, drop-in centres and assistance accessing education or driving lessons
- Carer support: respite and practical assistance
- Housing support: help with finding and maintaining suitable housing
Disclaimer: Information provided on this website is for the benefit of the community. While care has been taken to ensure the information is accurate and up to date at the time of publication, service details may change. Listings do not constitute a recommendation or endorsement by ERICA Women’s Centre.
