Navigating the aged care system - The care finder program

The aged care system is complex and not everyone is able navigate their way to a successful outcome on their own. People will and do experience barriers to navigating and accessing the services they need. To improve access and navigation of aged care, the Department of Health & Ageing is introducing the Care Finder program in January 2023.

This online session will introduce you to the new Care Finder Program and discuss how it links with the broader aged care navigation and service systems including Trusted Indigenous Facilitators and complementary specialist support.

The session includes information about the program’s objectives and expected outcomes, the Care Finder target audience, the roles and responsibilities of care finders and the referral pathways.