Care funds follow those in need

This month marks the start of the Government changes to the way aged care services are delivered and with Noosa’s aging population and hundreds of residents are expected to be impacted.
The major change to the aged-care industry will see home care package funding following the consumer.
This means package recipients can now choose and direct home care package funding to the service provider that best meets their needs.
One of Noosa’s main aged-care providers is Noosa Community Support (NCS). NCS service delivery team leader Angela Kraushaar said NCS offers older and frail people, those with dementia, and their carers, a personalised service.
“Our services enhance independence and enable people to remain living within the community by taking a wellness approach to care, building people’s confidence and enabling active ageing,” she said.
NCS offers a purpose-built centre in Noosaville’s beautiful Wallace Park, providing social interaction and therapeutic programs for clients and some well-deserved respite for their carers.
“We offer a variety of activities including guest performers, day outings, games, arts and craft, therapeutic gardening, technology training sessions and much, much more,” Ms Kraushaar said.
Ms Kraushaar has worked at NCS for more than 10 years and said she is passionate and proud of the services and support that staff provide to clients.
“It is important to reinforce that under the recent funding changes, package holders have the right to choose NCS as their preferred service provider,” she said.
For more information on any of the above or to simply talk to someone about care requirements, contact NCS on 5329 6175, visit www.noosacommunitysupport.com.au or visit www.myagedcare.gov.au for more information on the changes to the aged-care system.