Perth Aboriginal services – aged care services
Aged care services for Aboriginal people in the Perth metropolitan area.
Advocare
Phone: 9479 7566
WA Elder Abuse Helpline: 1300 724 679
Address: Suite 4/61 Kitchener Avenue, Victoria Park WA 6100
Email: rights@advocare.org.au
Visit Advocare (external site).
Advocare is an independent, community-based, not-for-profit organisation that supports and protects the rights of older people in Western Australia through free and confidential advocacy, information and education. Advocare’s services are designed to assist older Aboriginal people 50+ access culturally appropriate aged care services, understand their rights, and assist those at risk of, or experiencing elder abuse from family, friends or carers.
Advocare can work with Aboriginal Elders, their families, carers and service providers.
Jacaranda Community Centre
Phone: 9477 4346 or 9478 1219
Address: 146 Epsom Ave Belmont; PO Box 142 Cloverdale 6895
Email: info@jacarandacc.org.au
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Provides a range of free programs for Indigenous people, including the Indigenous Women’s Programs and Art and Pottery. Seniors weeks – day activity.
Contact Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm for information on current programs.
Kwobarup
Phone: 9314 6363
Address: cnr of Healy Rd and Ingram St Hamilton Hill
Email: jhoward@cockburn.wa.gov.au
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Centre-based program for HACC eligible Aboriginal people, aged over 45, living in the city of Cockburn. Provides a cultural arts program, outings and other activities identified by participants.
Monday to Wednesday (pick up starts at 9.00am, return starts at 2.30pm). Meal cost $8. Costs for outings may apply.
People Who Care
Phone: 9379 1944
Address: 48 James St, Guildford
Email: mpwc.ahm@iinet.net.au
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Phone: 9439 1179 or 9535 3433
Address: 13 Leasham Way, Medina
Phone: 9447 0810
Address: 585 Beach Road, Warwick
Services for frail elderly or disabled Aboriginal people in the east, north, and south west metro regions. Services include transport assistance to appointments, counselling, social support and advocacy.
Mirambeena: Centre based day care Monday – Thursday
Warwick: Centre based day care Monday – Friday
Acknowledgements
This information is from the RUAH Community Services
Perth Aboriginal Services Directory
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