Getting Started

QFinder
www.health.qld.gov.au/qfinder
The Queensland directory of health and community services.

Aged Care Australia
www.agedcareaustralia.gov.au
Resources for individuals and families.

Disabilities Services Queensland
www.disability.qld.gov.au/

Guardianship
www.justice.qld.gov.au/17.htm

Aged Care Directories and Community Information

Aged and Community Services Australia
www.agedcare.org.au/
The National peak body in Australia representing over 1,200 church and charitable and community based organisations.

The Aged Care Guide
www.agedcareguide.com.au/community.asp
A one-stop shop of resources for individuals and families regarding services available for the frail-aged.

Aged Care Queensland
www.acqi.org.au
The Queensland peak body for the providers of aged and community care and retirement services.

Commonwealth Carelink Services
www.commcarelink.health.gov.au
Centres provide free and confidential information on community aged care, disability and other support services available.

Seniors Enquiry Line
www.seniorsenquiryline.com.au
Linking Seniors with Community Information.

HACC - Home and Community Care
www.health.qld.gov.au/hacc/
The Home and Community Care site, which has resources and information for individuals and families. This site has many useful links to other sites and legislation concerning the rights of the frail aged.

Care  Connect
www.careconnect.org.au
An independent, not-for-profit organisation which specializes in case management. Provides Community Aged Care Packages and private case management.

Special Services

Family Care Medical Services
www.familycare.com.au/default.aspx
After Hours primary health care and in-home visiting service.

National Relay Service
www.relayservice.com.au/
A phone solution for individuals with hearing or speech impediments.

Reach Out
www.reachout.com.au
A support resource for a range of psychosocial and emotional issues.

Beyond Blue
www.beyondblue.org.au
The national depression initiative

Meals on Wheels Queensland
www.qmow.org/
Provider of affordable, nutritious meals to your door.

Single Serve Meals
www.singleservemeals.com.au/default.asp
Single Serve Meals cater for the needs of people who have difficulty in shopping or preparing a cooked meal for themselves.