SearchWell-connected and accessible health services provide the foundation that enables older persons to live well in their place of choice.
Our has a culturally diverse population of older persons living across urban, suburban and rural settings. In response, we work closely with health providers to commission and coordinate services that support older persons to stay well and socially connected in their preferred place of residence.
The PHN commissions and coordinates a range of programs across the aged care spectrum:
- Living well at home
- Living well with support (and care at end of life)
Living well at home
Healthy Ageing Support
Healthy Ageing Support helps connect older people, as early as possible, to the primary care, community and at-home services.
Elder Care Journal
Co-designed with Kambu Health and local Elders, this journal is a free resource to all older people living in the region.
Care finder
Care finders support vulnerable older people who would not be able to arrange services without intensive support and do not have a family member or friends who can help.
Living well with support
The General Practice in Aged Care Incentive
Provides payments to eligible GPs, general practices and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services to support improved care and outcomes for people living in RACHs.
Nurse Practitioner Support in Residential Aged Care Homes
Enhancing the quality of life and clinical outcomes of older people residing in RACHs with a comprehensive 24-hour care model led by Nurse Practitioners. Email agedcaresupport@ddwmphn.com.au to learn more.
Free Telehealth Training
Our PHN provides a comprehensive training package for RACH staff and primary care providers to enhance digital capacity and allow better access to care.
Psychological Therapies
Our RACH Group Program helps people living in RACHs with their mental health and wellbeing over six free sessions provided by experienced and qualified facilitators.
Palliative Care in RACHs
In-hours and after-hours delivery of timely, patient-centered and high-quality palliative care services for people living in RACHs.
This work is supported by our strong partnership with the West Moreton Care at End of Life, West Moreton Older Persons Care and Darling Downs Care at End of Life Collaboratives.
Looking for service provider information? Visit RACH Staff Page or Service Provider Portal.
Resources
TALK ABOUT
TALK ABOUT is a community engagement campaign conducted by the PHN to engage community and stakeholder voice in the commissioning process. Visit our TALK ABOUT to learn more and read our What We Heard reports.
LEARN MOREDementia resources
Resources to assist people living with dementia or for family, friends, and carers of people living with dementia.
