The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
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- Published: Monday, 28 May 2012 11:47
An online resource for everyone interested in improving Indigenous health and wellbeing – at home and in the community. |
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An online resource for everyone interested in improving Indigenous health and wellbeing – at home and in the community. |
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A wonderful brochure providing information for Aboriginal families who are caring for an older person or a person with a disability has just been made available by Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC). | ![]() |
There are many services available to help Aboriginal people look after the person they are caring for. Getting the right services is a different matter. It can be frustrating having to make and keep appointments, travel and talk to different workers to get services. Do not be ashamed if you have to keep asking as sometimes it is the only way to get your rights. This fact sheet contains tips on how to get and keep services.
There are many services available for people with disabilities. Carers have a right to use all of these services and get help and support for the person they are caring for. These services are expected to cater to everyone in the community. Do not feel shy about contacting them and asking for help.
Recognising the difference
This Fact Sheet has been developed to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander working carers to identify some of the different care options available to support you and the person you are caring for. They range from care at home to long-term residential support.