Free aged care navigation service for indian seniors in Brisbane's north

Do you need transport to go to your appointments? Or help with cleaning your home? Someone to accompany you while your family is away.

IF you are 65 years and above, from a multicultural background, and living in Brisbane North, you may be eligible for the care finder program. Care Finder is a free service catered to older adults who need support to understand and access government-funded aged care services and other community supports. Our care finder team will help you in your preferred language, and we can meet you in your home or an environment you are comfortable in.

THE ELIGIBILITy CRITERIA FOR THIS SERVICE ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• From a multicultural background, including Indian

• Aged 65 years old and above;

• Living in the Brisbane North PHN region, including surrounding suburbs in Brisbane City, Chermside, Redcliffe, North Lakes, Caboolture, and Kilcoy;

• Does not have a carer or family member who is confident and capable with the aged care system.

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• Have difficulty communicating in English; and

• Have difficulty understanding information and making decisions; and

• Be reluctant to engage with aged care or government; and

• Be in an unsafe situation if they do not receive services.

You must be eligible for My Aged Care to access the care finder service. To discuss your eligibility or if you would like to refer someone, please call our cA re f inder is A free service c Atered to older A dults who need support to understA nd A nd Access government-funded Aged c A re services A nd other community supports. o ur c A re finder te A m will help you in your preferred l A nguAge, A nd we c A n meet you in your home or A n environment you A re comfortA ble in. care finder on 0490 814 480 or email carefinder@ worldwellnessgroup.org. au . We have staff who speak different languages, including Hindi and Marathi.

The care finder program is delivered by the World Wellness Group and is funded by the Brisbane North PHN through the Australian Government’s PHN program.

A FREE MONTHLy SOCIAL GROUP FOR MULTICULTURAL SENIORS

World Wellness Group also runs a free monthly social group for multicultural seniors at Chermside. If you, or anyone you know, would like to make new social connections while learning about healthy ageing and staying safe and independent in your home, call us now! You must register before coming along so our friendly staff can help you with your transport options and dietary requirements.

Seniors who do not speak English are encouraged to join. We provide language and cultural support. To register, please call Yen on 0493 168 955 or email YenPing.Chng@ worldwellnessgroup.org.au

Monthly Predictions

AUGUst - 2023

Aries ( 21st mA rch to 20th April ) cA ncer ( 22nd j une to 22nd j uly ) l ibr A ( 23rd s eptember to 22nd o ctober ) cA pricorn ( 22nd d ecember to 20th jA nuA ry ) tAurus ( 21st April to 21st mAy ) l eo ( 23rd j uly to 22nd August ) s corpio ( 23rd o ctober to 22nd n ovember )

Mars can bring anger and unchecked desire this month, which can provide difficulties and lead to health problems. There is a probability of ego conflicts and disagreements due to family obligations because of certain astrological conjunctions. Be gracious when speaking to your spouse or your love interest. Due to aggressive responses this month, there may be some difficulties in the marriage. Try to treat your partner with respect and a humble attitude. You might receive a last-minute plan to visit your in-laws. In-laws may provide financial benefits. Engaging in religious activity at home can provide an opportunity to meet someone. You will have the opportunity to start a new job, and there will be workplace recognition. Your path to success will be paved by the acquisition of new professional skills. The movements of Mars and the Moon advise against engaging in office politics and criticising others' errors. Rahu and Ketu may cause some perplexity that necessitates the counsel of experts and elders. However, the Sun's movement indicates that you will succeed in competitive exams this month thanks to your thoughtful approach and patience. Additionally, a planetary movement may bring about success in endeavours relating to obtaining admission to a higher education programme in a foreign nation. August may be beneficial for achieving the anticipated success in the interview. This month, Mars will also assist you in overcoming any financial obstacles if you are anticipating a loan or in need of assistance. With regard to advancement and financial gain for those pursuing careers in digital media, this month will be favourable. You can get rid of old debt and loans with the aid of Mars.

Overall, this month is going to be good and all of your plans will be successfully carried out. Jupiter's blessings may bring about some favourable developments, and your diligent work will produce the desired outcome. Rahu suggests that there may be some change at the place of employment. Be organised and prepared for a heavy task so that you can manage it and yet find time for your family and friends. Sun and Venus movement advise you to restrain your ego and avoid becoming angry in order to maintain harmony at home and at work. You are encouraged not to become dependent on luck for this month because it is not a very supportive month to receive the favour from your luck. Jupiter and Saturn each have some work to do. Rahu may bring about unexpected changes in your work environment or business endeavours. Saturn and Mars suggest that your senior may provide less assistance. To achieve the anticipated outcome for this month, Sun and Venus advise you to avoid ego conflicts. Sun and Venus' relationship advice is to give each other some breathing room so that your romantic and marriage relationships can flow smoothly. The Moon and Sun's movements suggest that there may be some in-law gatherings. With Jupiter's blessing, some of you may receive wonderful news regarding childbirth or pregnancy. Jupiter can be helpful to you in a romantic connection, however Sun, Venus, and Mercury advise you to avoid unnecessary conflict and ego disputes. Savings will still be present even with a little celebration and certain family-related expenses. It's not a great month to invest in real estate-related things. For this month, the company will achieve the projected results. Students might expect to do well on their exams and to get into college.

Your love life is going to flourish this month. It's possible to fall deeply in love and feel strong connection to someone. However, the tricky Mercury transit warns against getting into pointless conflicts with your soul partner. The transiting Venus will have a calming effect on your love life as the month goes on. Jupiter will also broaden both your vision and way of thinking. Additionally, it can present a chance for romance or a new connection. This month, your financial condition will get better. Mercury's influence suggests that you will be able to handle a challenging financial position extremely effectively. But be careful with your money. The effects of Nodes could pose some issues as the month goes on. As the month begins, there can be some difficult resistance and disturbances at your place of employment. You will be required to maintain your attention on your current task and put up hard effort to get results by the transiting Saturn. As the month goes on, business owners typically have excellent prospects for growth and profit. Jupiter and Venus will bestow gifts gradually, and you will make significant progress. There is a chance for new ventures as well. Mercury's influence at the beginning of this month suggests that you might have a difficult time with your academic endeavours. Jupiter's influence predicts great potential for your intellectual growth as the month goes on. Even though there will be fierce rivalry, passing entrance exams will be simpler. This month will start off with you feeling uneasy. You might have to deal with some previous health issues towards the middle of this month, even though they might gradually become better. Jupiter will favour you in the latter portion; as a result, your health will remain good, with the exception of a few little niggles that are controllable.

The cosmic forces will continue to be in your favour for your love life and relationships at the beginning of this month. This stage will be beneficial for married couples. Mercury's influence, though, suggests that the period may be a little challenging until the middle of this month, so you might need to take your time. But things only grow better as the month goes on. Jupiter and Venus working together will provide you with some fantastic opportunity to improve your income this month. This month's middle could bring you some challenging circumstances that require you to exercise restraint and organise your finances effectively. Throughout the second half of this month, things should gradually go according to plan. Your career possibilities will improve at the beginning of this month thanks to Venus. Avoid becoming sidetracked by options that sound worthwhile. You will benefit from having some prospects for advancement as the month goes on. But as Mars suggests, making hasty decisions could get you into problems. Around this month's halfway point, businesspeople will also come upon some profitable bargains. For businesspeople, the month's end will be one of the most crucial times. They might have been hoping for some significant bargains that Mercury may bring. Jupiter and Venus' influence suggests that you may be in a good position to take any competitive tests, and your prospects of succeeding are good. As the month goes on, circumstances can start to work in your favour. The final week of the month will be in your favour. It might turn out to be advantageous for you. You may have a good month to increase your level of fitness. Saturn suggests that you can regain your vitality with a little extra attention, self-control, and regular exercise.

This month will be favourable for you because to the influence of Mercury and Jupiter. Making the right choice and taking a positive attitude will help you achieve your goals on both a personal and professional level. Success in romantic relationships will be experienced during the months of August. Rahu advises you to avoid being overly demanding in your marriage and to allow for some privacy so that your spouse will feel at ease around you. Venus will bestow on you the predicted success and position at work in terms of your career. In order for things to flow smoothly at work, Sun and Venus movement advise you to eliminate ego and be realistic. An quarrel with a senior female authority figure can result in unexpected issues at work. In order to control the outcome in business, you need to have good communication and a positive attitude. Jupiter's blessings can help you succeed in academic and competitive exams. Some of you will receive excellent mentoring from mentors and your mothers' support, which will enable you to succeed in the exam. With Mercury's assistance, those of you who are interested in writing and media-related courses will succeed as anticipated. The athletic student will succeed on Mars, and your mentor will provide you with instruction. This month's finances are going well, and you'll have the anticipated savings in your pocket. Small outlays for travel and study are possible. You will succeed this month through a small gathering and celebration.

Movement of the Sun and Venus can result in eye and bodily pain-related health problems. Avoid being aggressive or getting into pointless arguments because doing so could harm your health. Be humble and work to make things right between you and your partner. This month can provide some relief if you were involved in a legal dispute regarding your marriage, but there is a potential that the marriage will end. You are recommended to maintain a healthy balance between your personal and professional lives so that you can manage your workload by spending quality time with your family. For some of you, receiving work responsibilities may have an adverse effect on your relationships. The cost of taking new courses may be incurred by the student. With the advice of a professional, you will learn about several investment and saving options. Some of you might succeed in getting a promotion and an increase in pay at work. This month, Venus and Mars will indicate anticipated financial success in your business. Jupiter is prepared to provide wealth from a career or business. The workplace is open to new hires. You may get a new job with more responsibility. The stars indicate a job transfer or change. The workplace won't get much support from coworkers. You can achieve success by pursuing a career in medicine or conducting research in this medical field. In the competitive exam, the student will succeed. This month, success can be had in a job or academic pursuit in the humanitarian or religious sectors.

Jupiter's blessings could make your life happier and more romantic. Your social life will be active, and you and your loved one are likely to experience some amazing times together. Around the middle of this month, disturbances could be caused by transiting Mars. Although there may be some ups and downs, keep in mind that these challenges will only help your relationship grow. You will have solid planetary backing, so you may look forward to wonderful financial fortune. Family-related expenses will increase as the month goes on. The North Node's influence suggests that in trying to go forward swiftly, you can be persuaded to make hasty decisions that could get you into difficulty. This month's first few stars point to a prosperous time for professionals. If you're unemployed, you'll probably find good employment opportunities. Jupiter's influence is expected to have a very positive effect on job chances. If you are in business, you can take advantage of this time to grow. Your academic progress could be aided by the planets. However, Mercury's influence could leave you feeling a little dull and lazy. As a result, you can have trouble passing the tests. Fortunately, pupils may find a lot of encouragement from the impact of stars near the end of the month. As the month goes on, there can be some seasonal effects on your health. In the later part of this month, the influence of the stars may not be favourable for your health. You can experience an upset metabolism, a lack of appetite, and weakness as a result.

AquA rius ( 21st jA nuA ry to 18th f ebruA ry ) g emini ( 22nd mAy to 21st j une ) v irgo ( 23rd August to 22nd s eptember ) sAgittA rius ( 23rd n ovember to 21st d ecember ) p isces ( 19th f ebruA ry to 20th mA rch )

If someone special hasn't already noticed you, this month is when you can expect them to do so thanks to Venus and Mercury's graces. Make a daring move because the game will undoubtedly be in your favour. The end of the month will be a great time for singles. This month, your financial planning might continue to be flawless. Venus might also be in your favour when it comes to matters involving money, fixed assets, and real estate. During the second part of this month, Jupiter predicts that you could receive money rewards from your maternal side of the family and from international sources. This might be a cautious and patient month for businesspeople. This month may bring with it some challenging circumstances. Saturn will increase your awareness of your boundaries and weak points. Jupiter will inspire you to work hard. This is not the time to take unnecessary risks or make major adjustments. You would be able to focus on your research at the start of this month, and outcomes may continue to be generally favourable. While the month is typically favourable, pupils may be misled by the impact of Nodes; as a result, it is advised that their parents provide them with appropriate guidance. You might experience success in this month's health and fitness-related endeavours. You may feel energised as a result of Mars' impact and strive incredibly hard to increase your level of fitness. By the conclusion of this month, whatever health difficulties you may have might be resolved.

Jupiter, Mercury, and the Sun will all bestow their gifts onto you this month. Mercury will help you make the right choice at the appropriate time, which will lead to success on both the personal and professional fronts. This month, Jupiter will make it easier to land a job or an interview. The work environment may improve, and assistance from a coworker will be available. Saturn's position will not change, so more work and effort will be required on both the professional and personal fronts. The courage to make some significant career-related decisions will be given to you by the sun.Venus and Sun can cause ego conflicts and pointless arguments in relationships, thus it's best to have a grounded attitude. This month will produce a mixed bag of financial results. Although there will be a reliable stream of revenue, the list may also include expected expenses. In the second half of this month, savings are anticipated. Saturn will continue to be in the same position, so your diligence and discipline will assist you to carry out your strategy. Traveling unexpectedly or travelling on businessrelated trips will result in some profitable client and financial gains. Laziness and distraction from studying may result from Saturn and Moon motion. Concentration issues may exist. Joining a yoga class or other extracurricular activity might be an excellent way to recharge. Stay away from revisiting prior errors and events that may have impacted your performance. Jupiter urged people to improve their diet and make time for morning and evening walks. As suggested by the movement of Jupiter, maintaining a connection with nature can help you maintain excellent health.

You run the risk of experiencing hand or muscle pain, so try to avoid strenuous exercise and use caution when using electronic devices. Driving a vehicle requires caution and adherence to traffic laws. Mars can be aggressive, and this could have an impact on your health this month. Success in recovering from poor health will be provided by Jupiter and Venus. Due to financial constraints or obligations to one's family, a relationship may experience stress. Those of you who have legal issues with marriage will have an abrupt breakup. When you're considering a big choice, try to be patient. Traveling to a foreign country or a place of worship might be expensive. It's important to take care of your health because, according to the planets this month, some of you might incur medical expenses. Those of you in the wholesale industry will succeed well. However, exercise caution while investing a sizable sum in that. Those of you who work independently may encounter difficult client situations. A significant corporate transaction will be completed this month. You will also receive positive news from taking distance learning courses and online courses. If you are in a creative or writing programme, this is an excellent moment for you to improve your academic performance. This month, focus on enhancing the standard of your nutrition. Be very careful with hygiene-related issues this month as they can lead to health problems. Throughout this month, you should exercise caution with regards to cleaning, hygiene, and skin allergies.

Beginning of the month, your dominance over your spouse or partner may cause some conflict, but over time, your relationship will become peaceful. Your love life is slowly but definitely improving toward the end of this month. You'll be able to experience significant financial growth. Although you may have a steady stream of income, it portends that you will make poor investing decisions and end up losing money. However, your friends and family will support you and give you advice, allowing you to get back on track. To get superior work results, Saturn can want you to closely coordinate your efforts with those of your team. Your life will become increasingly stressful as your workload rises. As the month goes on, businesspeople may increase their market share by taking some wise actions. If you are self-employed, the time around the middle of this month could prove to be a great period. If you are in business, keep pushing forward because ultimately Jupiter will help you make a significant breakthrough. Your academics will receive your complete attention, which will yield substantial rewards. If you're pursuing higher education, you'll do well and succeed. Jupiter will improve your luck, and you'll have more opportunities to enrol in higher education programmes abroad. The stars for this month predict that you will start off in top physical condition, but as the month goes on, some anxiousness could cause issues. Around the middle of this month, Jupiter will bring about some significant, beneficial changes in your way of life that will keep you energised and enthusiastic.

Some challenging difficulties in your family may worry you as the month begins. Mars suggests that you two might have some contentious disagreements. Venus's influence appears to be beneficial for singles as the month goes on as there is a chance for a new connection. During the latter part of this month, Venus and Mars' combined influence will bring romance and love. Mercury may introduce some perplexing circumstances to you at the beginning of this month. Do not enter into any financial agreements at the start of this month. Double check anything related to money because mistakes are likely. Don't try to follow your gut. Your finances and fortune may continue to be in good shape during the second half of this month. Due to the negative effects of the South Node at the beginning of this month, you may face some difficulties and hurdles that could impede your job advancement. The situation can prove to be a little challenging for businesspeople. Mars will increase your confidence as the month goes on, and you might be attempting to make up for the error you made earlier. Thankfully, at the end of the month, optimism will rule at your place of business. The majority of this month will continue to be helpful for your studies. Mercury may ask you to assess your potential and make decisions in line with that analysis. If you're confused, ask mentors and teachers for advice. You might feel a little unsatisfied with the state of your health at the start of this month. Try to push such emotions away and keep working to raise your fitness level.