Older People

We deliver a range of aged care services that are consistent with the National Aged Care Quality Standards. We have a vision for aged care in Minyerri to keep our community strong through our elders remaining in community and having the opportunity to pass on culture to our future generations.

Senior Citizens’ Association provides a range of activities for seniors in Alice Springs including bingo, card games, woodworking, snooker, bus trips and a monthly lunch.

Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme is a national program that connects volunteers with older people at risk of social or cultural isolation. It is offered by Anglicare NT in Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine, Alice Springs, Nhulunbuy and Tennant Creek.

Volunteers visit someone at least once a fortnight, providing friendship and links to the local community.

Visits are available to anyone who:

• receives a government-funded residential aged care or home care package, and
• who feels socially isolated and/or lonely.

Referrals can be made by aged care facilities, community care service providers, medical practitioners, or from family and friends.

If you’re interested in the service or in becoming a volunteer visitor, contact us on 08 8985 0000.

Care Finder supports older people over 65 years of age, or over 45 years if Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, who:

• have no carer or support person who can help them, or
• do not have a carer or support person they feel comfortable or trust to support them, and
• are eligible for government-funded aged care

Care Finder helps older people to learn about, apply for and set up support services. Anglicare NT provides this free service in Darwin, Palmerston and the rural area, Katherine and Alice Springs.

If you require more information or are unsure if a referral is appropriate for our service, please contact the Care Finder team on (08) 8985 0000.

The CSHP provides entry level support and practical assistance to older people aged 65 years or over (50 or over for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples) to help them stay at home and maintain their independence. Assistance provided in each region varies but may include assistance around the house,personal care,maintenance,meals,transport,flexible and cottage respite and social support (individual and group activities to keep people connected,healthy and active).

Home Care Packages (HCP) help older people with higher care needs maintain independence and continue living in their own homes. HCP’s are for people aged 65 years or over (50 or over for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples) who meet elibility requiremnets. Assistance is tailored to match each persons needs and may include personal care,home cleaning,maintenance,transport,group activities, purchase of mobility equipment or specialist services.

Calvary Home Care has been supporting people in their own homes and communities for over thirty years.

We deliver a range of aged care, disability and other support services that enable independence, improve social connections and promote positive health and well-being.

Calvary Home Care is one of the largest, most trusted providers of care in Australia. We have supported Australian families with high-quality, compassionate care for over 130 years.

Calvary Home Care Mulakunya Flexible Aged Care Nguiu offers:

• Flexible Community Care (Flexi Care)
• Meals on Wheels
• Residential Respite Care: Mulakunya is a flexible aged care service for Tiwi Islander people operated by Calvary Community Care on remote Bathurst Island.

We help you to experience noticeable improvements in your daily living. You’ll have access to developmental programs to increase your skill levels, as well as the therapeutic supports you require, such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy and psychology. You’ll expand your social and community participation and enjoy recreational activities and peer support.

The Aged Care Advocate can provide information to people receiving aged care services, about their rights and responsibilities in relation to aged care services and supports them to be involved in decisions that affect their life