Advisory Services
Anglicare NT – Care Finder
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.
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Anglicare NT – Partnership Support Service
The Partnership Support Service is a business unit of Anglicare NT. We support the capacity development, long-term independence and sustainability of Aboriginal organisations by sharing our pool of skills, resources and experience.
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CatholicCare NT – Aged Care Advocacy
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
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Dementia Support Australia
Free, personalised 24/7 practical support to provide carers and care network with the tools to better understand the causes of behaviour in people living with dementia
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Family and Children Enquiry Support (FACES)
FACES is a telephone hotline that offers information about and referrals to support services throughout the whole of the NT. This service can be accessed by anyone in the community from parents and carers to professionals, who are seeking advice on resources and services that can help support and empower families and children.
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Matrix on Board Consulting
Matrix Consulting provides services for Boards, CEO’s and Managers and staff so that non-profit sector has increased capacity to achieve their mission.
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Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Womens Council – Tjungu – Aged and Disability Service
Tjungu means ‘together’. The NPYWC Tjungu team work together with families and carers to provide support, respite, advocacy and case management to older people and people with disabilities.
The Tjungu team provides support for people to live in their communities so that family relationships and spiritual connections with country can be maintained.Support
We help our clients and their carers access the services they need. We provide assessments for My Aged Care and help people access the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
We offer practical help for everyday living; such as obtaining specialist equipment, bedding and clothing. We also help to coordinate care and make referrals for financial assistance.Advocacy
The Tjungu staff listen to people’s needs and concerns and offers them support to help solve problems. Where common issues arise, we have discussions with government and other service providers to advocate for clients and carers’ needs.
Development
The Tjungu team works with people on the NPY Lands who are interested in becoming disability workers. We can assist with pre-work checks and introduce them to disability & aged care support work.
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Office of Senior Territorians
The Office of Senior Territorians engages with the community and government agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to the implementation of government’s policy priorities for Territory Seniors
The Northern Territory Government provides services and support to seniors, including:
- grants for organisations to hold events during Seniors Month
- how to apply for a Seniors Card for discounts at businesses
- the NT Concession Scheme
- the NT Seniors Recognition Scheme.
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