Published on 19 June 2023
Wesley Mission is hosting free Care Finder Service drop-in sessions at MidCoast Council Libraries during June and July to help older people find quality aged care services.
The sessions can help older people to understand what aged care services are available to them, including in-home care, residential care and short-term care. Wesley Mission’s Care Finder Service can also conduct assessments, identify needs and access appropriate services for older people.
As we age, it can become harder for us to do things by ourselves. Older people may need help with daily tasks such as cleaning, cooking, shopping, social outings and looking after their health care needs.
Aged care services can help older people to be more independent, take care of their health and safety, meet their cultural needs, and stay better connected.
“MidCoast Council libraries are committed to providing the community the best services we can”, said MidCoast Council’s Manager Libraries and Community Services, Alex Mills.
“This includes connecting our older people with aged care services that can help them to better their everyday lives.”
The drop-in sessions will be held at four of the MidCoast Council Libraries. For a full list please visit Wesley Care Finder – MidCoast Libraries (nsw.gov.au)
Taree Library:
Thursday 29 June between 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Thursday 6 July between 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Thursday 13 July between 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Thursday 20 July between 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Wingham Library:
Thursday 29 June between 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Thursday 6 July between 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Thursday 13 July between 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Thursday 20 July between 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Forster Library:
Friday 30 June between 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Friday 7 July between 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Friday 14 July between 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Friday 21 July between 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Hallidays Point Library:
Friday, 30 June between 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Friday, 7 July between 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Friday, 14 July between 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Friday, 21 July 2023 between 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
In 2021 the largest age group in the MidCoast Council area was 70 to 74-year-olds and the second highest was 65- to 69-year-olds.
Government-funded subsidies are available for eligible people who are 65 years or older and need help doing the things they used to do. People who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander may be eligible from 50 years or older. For more information, visit: What is aged care? | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care