Care bus provides one-stop-shop
A mobile information service for older Brisbane South residents has been officially launched by the Minister for Ageing.
A mobile service providing older people with information on home and community care service options has been launched in Brisbane by the Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot.
The Care Bus has been operating in the Brisbane South area since March this year, stopping outside hospitals, libraries and shopping centres.
The service is run by the Brisbane South Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre.
“Care Bus offers a more accessible, approachable and friendly face for many people. It offers information about government and community services in a professional and confidential manner,” said Mrs Elliot.
People visiting the bus can receive advice about respite care, health and wellbeing issues, disabilities, mental health, medical conditions, falls prevention, dementia, home assistance and support, seniors and veteran’s information, as well as federal, state and local government services.
The Commonwealth Government has committed to providing close to $200 million for community based respite and other carer support services this year.
