Older members of the community will be able to better navigate the aged care system as Bellarine Community Health (BCH) expands its support services.
BCH established a volunteer-run hub in Portarlington last year to try to help people over the age of 65 connect with My Aged Care.
Many people accessing the service have come from the Drysdale/Clifton Springs area, so BCH is expanding this free service to include a second site at the BCH centre in Drysdale.
The BCH Ageing Well Hub will operate on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from both Drysdale and Portarlington from 10am to noon.
BCH home care packages manager Laura Fitzpatrick said many people want to stay at home as long as possible and maintain their independence as they age, but knowing what to do and how to access supports and services can be difficult.
“In terms of aged care information and services, there is so much out there,” she said.
“Some of it is irrelevant and outdated and funding or programs are no longer in existence, but on the flip side there is so much information that can assist and guide our local community to age well and remain safe in their homes and communities.
“We look forward to welcoming more of our locals as well as visitors to our community into the ‘BCH Ageing Well Hub’ and keeping you updated on how we can all play a part in helping people and ourselves age well and remain safe in our own homes and communities.”
Make an appointment for either site on 1800 007 224.
