Video Series
Let’s Talk Aged Care
Find out more about COTA SA and how we can help you understand, register, connect with and access My Aged Care. This is the full video — if you’d like to watch the individual topics, please see the videos below.
To watch the video, click the play button over the image to the left. Running time: 20 minutes.
Introduction to COTA SA and Let’s Talk Aged Care
Find out more about COTA SA and how we can help you understand, register and connect with My Aged Care.
To watch the video, click the play button over the image to the right. Running time: 2 minutes.
Introduction to My Aged Care
My Aged Care is an Australian Government subsidised aged care support program. Find out how to register for support through My Aged Care and the assessment process.
To watch the video, click the play button over the image to the left. Running time: 7 minutes.
Entry Level Care: Commonwealth Home Support Programme
Entry level care, such as help with housework, transportation, meals or to remain socially connected, is subsidised by the Australian Government through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme. This short to longer term support offers up to two hours per week of assistance through Entry Level Care.
To watch the video, click the play button over the image to the right. Running time: 5 minutes.
More Complex Care: Home Care Packages
If you require more frequent or complex care services through the My Aged Care program, you may be eligible for a Home Care Package. Assistance is provided at four different levels — basic, low, intermediate and high — with an annual amount allocated to help cover costs associated with your care.
To watch the video, click the play button over the image to the left. Running time: 8 minutes.
Advance Care Directives
An Advance Care Directive is a legal form to outline your wishes about future health care, living arrangements, personal matters and end of life, and also formally appoint a substitute decision maker. Find out how to create an Advance Care Directive, what to include and how to certify it.
To watch the video, click the play button over the image to the right. Running time: 7 minutes.
Webinar Series
COTA SA offered a series of webinars in May and June 2022. If you are an older person wanting to find out about aged care services or if you have an ageing parent or friend who wants to stay living independently in their own home these webinars could be useful for you. Catch up on all four webinars below.
Information Sheets
-
Information Sheet 1: My Aged Care
-
Information Sheet 2: Getting the Best from your In-home Assessment
-
Information Sheet 3: Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)
-
Information Sheet 4: A More In-depth Assessment for a Home Care Package
-
Information Sheet 5: Alternative Resources Outside My Aged Care
-
Information Sheet 6: Carers in Country SA
-
Information Sheet 7: Coming Home from Hospital or Rehabilitation
-
Information Sheet 8: Respite Care
-
Information Sheet 9: Tips to Self Manage a Home Care Package
