Aged Assistance

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Adelaide Metropolitan

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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC)

Address: CPS Building, 44 Waymouth Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Phone:    8237 6300        1800 064 545  (General Information)
Website Address: http://www.atsic.gov.au  
Services: Coordinates and finances the provision of services through state government departments and Aboriginal Communities & Organisations. Funds allocation, grants and loans for housing, land, commercially viable business enterprises, or for the advancement of the social, economic or cultural development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Information and referral, policy planning, programs coordination and research.

       

Department of Family & Community Services  (FaCS) 

Address:  SA State Office GPO Box 9820 Adelaide SA 5001
Phone:     8400 2129 Fax:       8400 2197
Website Address: http://www.facs.gov.au
Services: (FaCS) portfolio is responsible for income support, housing policy, community support, disability services, childcare services and family issues, including family payments, child support and family relationships.

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Northern Suburbs

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Metropolitan Domiciliary Care - Northern Region

Address:    cnr Mark & Oldham Rd, Elizabeth Vale 5112
Phone:       8182 9277           Fax:       8182 9361 
Services: Services include: Aboriginal liaison service. Taking Steps - Falls Prevention Service involving a free home assessment by a qualified physiotherapist to advise active older people how to reduce their risk of falling. Reimbursement of up to $30 is available to assist with costs incurred for Falls Prevention home modifications and equipment. Allied health intervention - including dietetics, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, social work and speech pathology. Day program for socially isolated people. Dementia programs. Home modification. Equipment provision. Home support (household duties.) Personal care. Respite care.

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