COVID-19 support line for older people: The Federal Government has established an Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line for senior Australians, their families and carers to call if they are feeling lonely, distressed or confused, or need to talk to someone about caring for a vulnerable person during the COVID-19 outbreak.
The support line has been set up in recognition that older people are vulnerable to COVID-19 but are likely to be less connected to the internet.
Older Australians, their families, friends and carers can FREECALL 1800 171 866 (8.30am -- 6pm Australian Eastern Standard Time weekdays) if they:
would like to talk with someone about the COVID-19 restrictions and its impact on them
feel lonely or worry about a loved one
care for someone and need some information or someone to talk to
need help or advice about changing the aged care services they are receiving
need help to access new care services or essential supplies such as shopping
have concern about themselves, a friend or family member living with Dementia
would like to arrange a one-off or regular wellbeing check for themselves, or someone else.
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