Wesley Care Finder

Wesley Care finder program provides support for older people to access aged care services. The care finder service is not available for everyone. It is specifically for vulnerable older people who need intensive support to access aged care and other local services Before applying, please check the criteria below for eligibility, services we can provide and area we funded for.

Who it's for

Seniors over the age of 65 (50 if Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander)
Face challenges communicating due to language or literacy barriers
Struggle to understand information or make decisions on their own
Are hesitant to engage with aged care providers or government services
Are in unsafe situations if they don’t receive proper care
Are eligible for government-funded aged care services
Live in an eligible local government area
Have no carer or support person to assist them or don’t feel comfortable relying on their carer for help

What we do not cover

The program cannot help with:

support with hoarding and squalor
assistance outside the Health Districts listed
crisis support
clients who don’t meet the eligibility criteria
direct provision of housing or accommodation
individuals who have the means or capability to resolve their situation without intensive support
clients who are already being case managed by another service

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Function of a care finder

Support people to Interact with My Aged Care
Explain and guide people through the assessment process
Support to find and connect with Aged care supports and services
Complete forms
Meet with providers
Support with understanding the provider agreement
Connect with other relevant supports in the community

Check if we service your area

We service communities within the Wentwest, Wentworth and The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network.

Western Sydney
Hawkesbury
Nepean
Central Coast
Lake Macquarie
Greater Newcastle
Port Stephens
Cessnock
Maitland
Dungog
Singleton
Muswellbrook
Upper Hunter
Mid Coast

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Not eligible?

If you live outside of these regions or don’t meet the criteria, you can still get help through Access Australian aged care information and services | My Aged Care

Who can we support

We operate within the Wentwest, Wentworth and The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network.

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How to access support

If you or someone you’re assisting meets the eligibility criteria, Wesley Care Finder can provide free, comprehensive support. Steps to Access Wesley Care Finder Support:

Confirm that the older person meets the program’s eligibility criteria, including the requirement to live in an eligible local government area and be eligible for government-funded aged care.