YES, ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE GOVERNMENT FORMS YOU'LL NEED.
You may have decided to take on the responsibility of caring for your ageing parents. So, determining what services and payments are available to you is important. You can find information about government payments and applying for them here.
If your family or loved ones need aged care assistance, you will need to apply for an assessment to determine their needs. (ACAT assessment) You can apply for that assessment online.
Completing a signed Enduring Power of Attorney form is one of those documents that needs to be completed and in place for so many circumstances. You can find it online. If you can't print if yourself, we can do that for you.
This is another one of those forms that no-one wants to think about but is helpful to have in place. If anything serious does occur, how does your loved one want decisions to be made?
The National Disability Insurance Scheme can provide all people with significant disability with information and connection to services in their communities. Find information and the form to apply for NDIS here.
The Queensland Government's Carer Business Discount Card recognises and supports carers, including foster carers, by providing discounts on goods and services at participating businesses throughout Queensland.
What happens when it all gets too much for me? Is there any respite or ongoing care that can be put in place for those I'm caring for?
Yes, and we've listed those options for you below, too.