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Aged, disability

MisshappyNew Contributor

Aged, disability

Hi I am stage 3 kidney disease , heart problems. With diabetes bugger.

Anyway contacted my aged care got a assessment done prior being diagnosed with kidney disease

And was awarded level 2 now waiting for level 3 or higher.

Only problems I have my carer is on chsp and needs home maintenance help.

As do I there is zero home Maintenance for us both.

We need plumbers, electrical etc

To help us stay in our home.

I rang ALL of the providers zero does maintenance at all

I rang my aged care zero providers

I rang everyone to get help

I don't need people to sit and me give them tea and a biscuits

Every single carer aged and dsp should email health ministers write a quick email we need that help to stay in our home longer. Our pension does not cover all the extra costs

Please help guys one single email

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In response to: Aged, disability

defaultusernameSenior Contributor

Re: Aged, disability

Hi @Misshappy,

I am very sorry that you are in such a difficult situation right now, especially with your current health concerns. I understand how disheartening the My Aged Care system can be at times. Especially with constant changes to approved services, which can be very frustrating.

So I know I've got this right, you've been approved for a Home Care Package Level 2 and are now awaiting approval for level 3 or 4. And you don't have a current provider?

I'm wondering if you've heard of OPAN? Which stand for the Older Persons Advocacy Network. They are a wonderful support for people navigating the My Aged Care system. Here is their website:

I also love your idea of us all banding together and trying to inspire some change, that would be very empowering.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Take care,

defaultusername

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