Here are some resources to help you navigate and understand what services are covered by Medicare.
Key servicesThere are many organisations providing mental health and wellbeing support services you can access online, over the phone or face-to-face.
Community and social support groupsThis is a great place to find free and subsidised community and social groups across Brisbane that can help you stay socially connected.
Medicare servicesHere are some resources to help you navigate and understand what services are covered by Medicare.
RespiteRespite is temporary care provided by organisations to people living at home with care needs.
Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplesThe following organisations have produced resources that are culturally safe and specific to the mental health needs of First Nations peoples.
Services for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgroundsThese organisations have produced resources to support you in accessing physical, mental and social health services in spite of cultural and language barriers.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia, their diversity, histories and knowledge and their continuing connections to land, waterways and culture. We pay our respect to all Australian Indigenous Peoples and their cultures, and to Elders of past, present and future generations.
We would like to express our gratitude to all the healthy ageing advocates, including people living with dementia, older people, families, carers and health professionals, who contributed to the development of this portal. Thank you for sharing your stories and transferring your knowledge to make this portal purposeful and meaningful to support people in the North Brisbane and Moreton Bay region.