Support at Home Package Management Newcastle – Your Support at Home Care Collective
Belinda brings extensive experience in community support services, having worked for 11 years at Centrelink, 10 years in local government and five years in the disability and NDIS sector. Her experience in NDIS support coordination has involved managing client budgets, coordinating services and working closely with individuals to achieve positive outcomes tailored to their needs.
After witnessing the challenges her father and her best friend’s parents experienced with aged care providers, Belinda was motivated to help older Australians better understand the aged care system and make informed decisions about their care. Having lived in Newcastle for over 20 years, she supports clients across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Central Coast. Her extensive local knowledge, combined with her empathetic and supportive approach, helps older Australians access suitable services, maintain their independence and enjoy a better quality of life.
Your Local Guardians Home Care Advisor will:
Who understands your needs and will make sure you’re getting the most from your package.
Using world class technology for seamless plan management, on any device.
To suitable providers (we have a database of thousands).
To ensure you get maximum possible care hours from your funding.
The City of Newcastle is located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, stretching from Stockton and Mayfield to Merewether, New Lambton, Wallsend and Beresfield. The region includes suburbs such as Hamilton, Adamstown, Kotara, Waratah, Jesmond, Lambton, Fletcher and Maryland.
Local Guardians supports older Australians throughout the region with personalised care management, helping them make the most of their Support at Home funding, access suitable services and maintain their independence at home.
Older Australians living in Newcastle, including Stockton, Merewether, Hamilton, Mayfield, New Lambton, Wallsend and surrounding suburbs, can apply for an aged care assessment through My Aged Care.
An aged care assessment helps determine eligibility for government-funded services, including Support at Home, residential aged care, respite care and transition care.
Assessments are free and available to people aged 65 and over, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 and over, and eligible people aged 50 and over who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
During the assessment, a qualified assessor will discuss your health, daily activities and care needs to recommend suitable support. Family members or carers can participate with your consent.
Hunter New England Local Health District provides aged care assessments for eligible residents throughout Newcastle and the Hunter Region under the Single Assessment System. Other approved assessment organisations also operate in the region, with referrals arranged through My Aged Care.
Hunter New England Health Aged Care Assessment
Rankin Park Centre, West Wing, Level 1
2 Lookout Road, New Lambton Heights NSW 2305
Phone: 02 4985 5700
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm.
For new assessments and referrals, contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422.
City of Newcastle provides community programs, seniors activities and information services to help older residents stay active, connected and independent.
Community transport helps eligible older residents access medical appointments, shopping centres, essential services and social activities.
Newcastle Libraries offer free books, digital resources, community activities, technology assistance and home library delivery services for eligible residents. Find your nearest library in Newcastle, Hamilton, Mayfield, Lambton, New Lambton, Wallsend, Stockton or Beresfield through Newcastle Libraries.
For information about government-funded aged care services and assessments, contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422.
We offer the lowest management fees in Australia, ensuring you get maximum care hours from your funding.
Complete the form and we’ll be in touch within 24 hours. You can also call our regional support lines directly.