Helping Elders Connect
The Apunipima Elder Care Support Program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over the age of 50 to understand the Aged Care system, including identifying the level of care and services required. Supported nationally by the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO), Apunipima has tailored the program specifically to assist those in Cape York.
We are here to advocate for you and assist in your journey.
Help is available across Cape York
The Elder Care Support Program is delivered by Apunipima in all 11 Cape York Communities
Trained in Connecting to My Aged Care
We now have specially trained Elder Care Support Connectors who know and understand our people in our community and can help navigate the Aged Care System in a culturally safe way.
Our Elder Care Support Connectors can meet you - at your home or wherever you feel safe and comfortable - with your family or carer if you prefer. There is no cost to you or your family.
You can yarn about what you’d like assistance within your home. It might include cleaning, shopping, cooking, personal care or help with other tasks.
If your circumstances change and you need some additional or different assistance, they will also arrange it.
Our services are free, confidential and independant.
Find out more about our outreach services
Contact Us
If you or someone you care for is interested in our Elder Care Support Program get in contact with us and we’ll get back to you.
