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Aged Care Advocacy
Aged Care Advocacy
Who we help
People receiving Aged Care services and their families/carers.
How we help
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.
What is the referral process?
Contact the office and ask to speak to the Aged Care Advocate or call the free Aged Care Advocacy Line
Is there a cost?
This is a free service
Funded by
OPAN – CatholicCare NT is a member of the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) delivering the National Aged Care Advocacy Program (NACAP) and is an Australian Government Initiative
FREE CALL Aged Care Advocacy Line 1800 700 600
** Remote and outreach services are available upon request
Locations Offered
Alice Springs
Tennant Creek
Crerar Managed Accommodation Service
Crerar Managed Accommodation Service
This service provides safe and culturally responsive, managed accommodation with approximately 190 beds, and includes meals and ancillary services. The Crerar centre is a secure facility and an alcohol and drug free environment.
Who we help
We can help Aboriginal people and families travelling to Darwin from remote communities to seek medical and other essential services.
How we help
We will help you to ensure your general care and wellbeing needs are met which can include being aware of appointments, return home travel arrangements and providing referrals to other relevant services. People requiring ongoing, long term renal dialysis treatment in Darwin are accommodated on a longer term basis.
What is the referral process?
Referrals can be made through the Patient Assistance Travel Scheme (PATS), government and non-government service providers and people can contact CatholicCare NT.
Is there a cost?
There is a nominal fee for people who book direct.
Funded by
Northern Territory Government