Connections Count – Mental Health in Residential Aged Care Facilities – Goldfields

Connections Count is for people living in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) in the Goldfields region who have mild to moderate symptoms of common mental illness or distress. The service will provide in-reach psychological therapy targeted at residents with a diagnosis of mental health support needs or assessed to be at risk of requiring formal mental health supports.
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Telehealth – Residential Aged Care Psychological Therapy

Face-to-face and telehealth support for residents of aged care facilities in the Goldfields. Qualified counsellors provide psychological therapies to residents seeking mental health support, to help develop new skills to reduce distress, improve self-esteem, confidence and improve daily functioning. Delivered via individual or group therapy sessions. A referral from your doctor is required.
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Eastern Goldfields Community Centre

Eastern Goldfields Community Centre is your local provider for Commonwealth Home Support Program Services and Seniors Activities.

Services offered include:
• Activities
• Meals
• Transportation
• Commonwealth home support program 

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Goldfields Geriatric Aged Care Assessment Team

Goldfields Geriatric ACAT consists of a team of medical, nursing and allied health professionals who assess the physical, psychological, medical, restorative, cultural and social needs of frail older people and help them and their carers to access appropriate levels of support.
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State and National Older Adult's Support Services Services

Elder Abuse Helpline

Elder Abuse Helpline advocates on behalf of older people who are experiencing abuse. They provide information, organises access to suitable resources and support services and works with their clients to resolve their situation.

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My Aged Care

My Aged Care is a Government service and acts as the starting point to access Government-funded aged care services. The phoneline and website can help older Australians, their families and carers gain the help and support they need.
Services offered include:
• Information an available aged care services 
• Eligibility assessments 
• Referrals 
• information on costs of care
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Council On The Ageing (COTA)

Working towards an equitable, just and inclusive society where older people can flourish. COTA offer resources for various aspects of life for older adults, including elder abuse. 
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Legal Aid WA – Senior Rights and Advocacy Service

The Senior Rights and Advocacy Service is a specialist legal advice and assistance service, as a division of Legal Aid WA.
Services offered include: 
• Legal advice and assistance in areas such as elder abuse, planning for the future, guardianship and administration, and issues involving grandchildren 
• representation in certain guardianship and administration matter with State Administrative Tribunal 
• Mediation and dispute resolution
• information and community legal education 
• Referrals to community and government agencies
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Advocare

 Advocare’s purpose is to support and protect the rights of older people in Western Australia.All of their services are free, confidential. They can assist you by providing:
  • Advocacy and support – walking alongside you every step of the way
  • Information – providing free information about your rights and access to aged care services
  • Education – raising awareness and understanding of the rights of older community members, the assistance and support available, and how to access aged care services
  • The WA Elder Abuse Helpline – if you are at risk of, or experiencing elder abuse, contact our free and confidential helpline on 1300 724 679.
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