Phone Support
The Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line provides information and support to senior Australians, their families and carers. Call 1800 171 866 Monday to Friday (except public holidays) from 8.30am to 6pm to discuss if you:
- would like to talk with someone about COVID-19
- are feeling lonely or are worried about a loved one
- are caring for someone and need information or a listening ear
- need help or advice about changing your aged care services
- need help to access new care services or essential supplies
- are concerned about a friend/family member living with dementia.
LGBTI+ support
All Queerspace services are continuing via telehealth and online including individual, relationships and family counselling, as well as Peer support groups online. Find out more on the Queerspace website.
Mindfulness support and resources
Our mental health is a crucial part of our overall wellbeing so here are some useful supports and resources to help you stay on track and find some inner calm.
Community Visitors Scheme
The Community Visitors Scheme arranges volunteer visits to older people to provide ongoing friendship and companionship. Phone and virtual friendships are in place at the moment and available to anyone receiving government-subsidised residential aged care or Home Care Packages. If interested phone My Aged Care on 1800 200 42.
Get support to manage stress, anxiety and improve your wellbeing
If you are not coping or have been feeling distressed, anxious or down over several weeks, help is available through the Partners in Wellbeing service.
The free service offers one-on-one support to help you improve your wellbeing, develop strategies to cope and provide emotional support when and as you need it.
Phone Support
The Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line provides information and support to senior Australians, their families and carers. Call 1800 171 866 Monday to Friday (except public holidays) from 8.30am to 6pm to discuss if you:
- would like to talk with someone about COVID-19
- are feeling lonely or are worried about a loved one
- are caring for someone and need information or a listening ear
- need help or advice about changing your aged care services
- need help to access new care services or essential supplies
- are concerned about a friend/family member living with dementia.
LGBTI+ support
All Queerspace services are continuing via telehealth and online including individual, relationships and family counselling, as well as Peer support groups online. Find out more on the Queerspace website.
Mindfulness support and resources
Our mental health is a crucial part of our overall wellbeing so here are some useful supports and resources to help you stay on track and find some inner calm.
Community Visitors Scheme
The Community Visitors Scheme arranges volunteer visits to older people to provide ongoing friendship and companionship. Phone and virtual friendships are in place at the moment and available to anyone receiving government-subsidised residential aged care or Home Care Packages. If interested phone My Aged Care on 1800 200 42.
Get support to manage stress, anxiety and improve your wellbeing
If you are not coping or have been feeling distressed, anxious or down over several weeks, help is available through the Partners in Wellbeing service.
The free service offers one-on-one support to help you improve your wellbeing, develop strategies to cope and provide emotional support when and as you need it.