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Government supports for old people with disability

This guide for carers lists some supports that old people with disability may need. The guide says what supports can be paid for by the government.
Who is it for?
People with intellectual disability, Family and carers
What is it about?
Health when you are old
Who made it?
My Aged Care
When was it made?
It was created
26 years ago
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Because it was made to help, not for profit.

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Caring for an old person with disability can be challenging. The person's needs and wishes might change. You might have a disability too. This guide has ideas about support you can get from the government.

You may be able to get support:

  • looking after their home
  • to pay for equipment like a walking frame or a raised toilet seat
  • to see allied health workers, like a physiotherapist or occupational therapist
  • for respite care, which is when someone else looks after the person you care for while you take a break.

The guide has links to helpful services and ways to connect with other carers.

On Our Health Space, we use the word "old" instead of "older" or "ageing". This is because "old" is easy to understand.

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My Aged Care

My is part of the Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. My Aged Care helps older Australians know how to use aged care.