Self-managing your aged care packages

Join our panel of experts who discuss self-management, which enables you to play a more active role in your aged care. By self-managing aged care packages, you may have more choice, control and flexibility over the way your aged care funds are spent.

Our panel of experts includes:

• Lesley Forster, Member, National Older Persons Reference Group
• Gwenda Darling, Member, National Older Persons Reference Group and Council of Elders
• Corey Irlam, Deputy Chief Executive, COTA Australia
• Juliette Spurrett, Director of Home Care, PlanCare

Webinar Resources

COTA

• Watch COTA’s Self-management video
• Explore COTA’s  Self-management Guide, toolkit and other resources

Department of Health and Aged Care

• Download the Home Care Package Program Inclusions and Exclusions FAQ
• Download the Home Care Packages Goods, Equipment and Assistive Technology (GEAT) FAQ
• Trial of national provider of Goods Equipment and Assistive Technology (GEAT) under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme factsheet
• Read about and participate in the Aged Care Engagement Hub

OPAN

• For information about your rights and support in talking to your provider, contact OPAN on 1800 700 600
• Visit our Self-advocacy toolkit