Wellways Australia Limited
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Aged Care Navigator
On-site · Campbelltown, New South Wales, AustraliaAUD 47/hr+Full-timePosted 2 weeks ago
Wellways Australia Limited
ApplyWellways Australia Limited
Hiring now
On-site · Campbelltown, New South Wales, AustraliaAUD 47/hr+Full-timePosted 2 weeks ago
Wellways Australia Limited
ApplyWellways is committed to reconciliation, lived experience and inclusivity. We strongly encourage and warmly welcome people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with a lived experience of mental health and disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+ to apply. Even if you only meet some of the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.
About this Program
Carer Gateway Services were implemented in 2020 in the context of national reforms and represents an exciting era for the delivery of innovative Carer services through funded service providers.
The Department of Health and Aged Care (DOH) has funded the implementation of the Aged Care Navigator Program (ACNP) through Carer Gateway to support Older Carers/family Carers of frail aged people to navigate the My Aged Care system.
The DOH have funded Wellways Carer Gateway Service to deliver the ACNP in Queensland and Southwestern Sydney, Nepean Blue Mountains.
To be successful in this role
This role is responsible for supporting Older Carers and Carers supporting frail aged people, including hard-to reach populations, such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, to better understand and access the My Aged Care system in Queensland, Southwestern Sydney and Nepean Blue Mountains.
The objective of the role is to ensure that Carers have access to the information and support they require to successfully engage with My Aged Care system. The role will also work in collaboration with the My Aged Care Assessment teams and contact centre staff to ensure Carer outcomes are met
You will also need:
About Us
Wellways connects people, strengthens families, and transforms communities for individuals of all ages experiencing disabilities or challenges to their social and emotional wellbeing. A leading for purpose mental health and disability support organisation operating nationally, our services span mental health, disability and community care and reach more than 7000 people each year!
Working with a diverse range of people, Wellways creates an inclusive community where everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential.
What we offer
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Samantha Rosadhie at sturner1@wellways.org
Wellways is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. Successful applicants must undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to their commencement.
If you’d like to know more about our reconciliation commitment, click here Reconciliation | Wellways
We’re passionate about our work, which is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. All of our teams work to ensure everyone can imagine and achieve their hopes and potential. We know that people are unique and the experts on their life and are not defined by impairments, diagnosis or labels. We aim to specifically promote safety and inclusivity for LGBTIQ+ and First Nations communities.
This is your opportunity to join a values based, growing, innovative and nationally recognised organisation with over 2,000 staff members across 93 sites.
Please select "Apply" below to complete your application.