Care Finder Program

The outcome of our recent Request for Proposal process resulted in four organisations being awarded contracts to deliver the Care Finder Program. Seven organisations have further been transitioned from the Assistance with Care and Housing (ACH) program into the Care Finder Program.

The new organisations providing the Care Finder Program are:

• Council of the Ageing South Australia Inc (COTA SA)

• Seniors Information Service

• UnitingCare Wesley Bowden Incorporated (UCWB)

• Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS)

The organisations transitioning to the Care Finder Program are:

• The City of Onkaparinga

• Hutt Street Centre

• Resthaven

• Anglicare SA

• The City of Salisbury

• Offenders Aid and Rehabilitation Service (OARS)

• Adelaide Day Centre for Homeless Persons

The Care Finder Program supports vulnerable older Australians who require intensive assistance to access aged care and other supports. The program was developed in response to recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety report.

The program supports a workforce of care finders to provide one-toone support to assist people in navigating and accessing aged care. It complements the My Aged Care channels, providing greater access and support to people who experience problems navigating the My Aged Care system.

To qualify for care finder support, a person must be eligible for government-funded aged care, have no carer or support person to assist them, and not have a carer or support person to support their needs.

Congratulations to the providers who have been commissioned to deliver this program.

Please check our fact sheet to learn more about the Care Finder Program.