FROM THE MAYOR
“Our over 55 residents are one of our greatest community assets.”
Our coastal community Image courtesy of Visit Sunshine Coast
84 ACCESSING GOVERNMENT FUNDED CARE 84
Accessing aged care
88
Steer clear of these 5 Home Care Package fees
91
NEW DIRECTIONS
92 Sundale – A bright future on the Sunshine Coast 94
Empowered seniors making an alternative aged care choice – with Seasons
96
3 great reasons to self-manage your home care package – with Let’s Get Care
101
Heart of the Coast expanding – with Estia Health
102 GENERAL SERVICE DIRECTORY 108
AGED CARE FACILITY DIRECTORY
108
Residential aged care facility directory
110 HOME CARE SERVICE PROVIDER DIRECTORY 110
Home care service provider directory
112
EMERGENCY DIRECTORY
112
Preparing for an emergency
114
Emergency checklist
115
IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS
2019 / 2020
The Sunshine Coast is renowned for its lifestyle, natural assets and landscapes which are second to none. Our residents have a long-standing track record of active involvement in community life. Importantly, we have a community that is passionate about maintaining and celebrating our values and lifestyle. Our over 55 residents are one of our greatest community assets. To ensure our region continues to thrive and our residents continue to enjoy the lifestyle that sets us apart, we need to work together to take advantage of opportunities and ensure they are maximised for the benefit of our community. Our over 55 residents can play an important role in this process with the wealth of experience they bring and being actively involved in a range of partnerships with government agencies, organisations and communities across the region. The Healthy Sunshine Coast Seniors Program, IAgeWell Expo, Healthy Ageing Partnership, the national award winning program Better Together Housing and Lifestyle 55+ service directory + magazine are just a few of the many collaborative initiatives aimed at creating a resilient, resourceful, active and socially engaged community. By working together, we are building a healthy, smart, creative Sunshine Coast for all of our residents. SUNSHINE COAST MAYOR MARK JAMIESON
CONNECT WEBSITE www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/SunshineCoastCouncil PHONE 1300 007 272 5