HEALTHY AGEING SUPPORT PROGRAM
WHAT IS IT?
Healthy ageing support program will support senior Southern Downs residents to live at home for as long as possible through activities and models of care that support healthy ageing and to:
• Assist older people to retain functional capability in their usual activities of daily living, enabling them to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible, in their own homes and communities
• Create meaningful social participation that connects people to family, friends, and community
• Strengthen culturally appropriate health pathways to ensure at-home and primary/community services meet the cultural needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Provide necessary, appropriate, easy to understand and accurate information in health management, available services, and resource accessibility.
WHO?
Supporting Southern Downs residents over 65 years of age, or if ATSI 45 years and over.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Priority for referrals will be from the Nurse Navigators at the Stanthorpe and Warwick hospitals, and subject to capacity may be extended to self-referrals and/or GP referrals
This is a demonstration program funded by the Darling Downs and West Moreton Primary Health Network for 1 year ending 30th June, 2024 providing funds for a 3 days per week worker.
To find out more about this program contact the neighbourhood centre and ask to speak to the Healthy Ageing Officer.
This program has been made possible by funding/support from Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN
CONTACT
(07) 4681 3777 
admin@communityds.org.au
#granitebeltneighbourhoodcentre
ABN 82706427248
