users online: 1 total visitors: 7865 contact us :: disclaimer   HOME WHAT IS PSP? PSP VICTORIA SUPPORT RESEARCH BOOKSHELF LINKS   Support   There is an abundance of support services in the community to help assist those with PSP and their carers. You will be surprised as to how much help is out there, and the amount of services available at little or no cost.   This section has information on services in the community, professional health care services (Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists etc), hostel and nursing home information, Centrelink allowances, support groups and much more.   This information is mostly to do with Victoria at the moment but more content will be added to provide information on support services in other states around Australia. It is by no means exhaustive and the best intentions will be made to ensure it is up-to-date. The information below contains many links to external websites that have more detailed information on certain topics. If you notice that a link is broken, or have some information that you believe would be of benefit to this site, please let us know support@pspvictoria.org   Click on the subjects below for more information:   Aged Care Assessment Teams Required before a person can enter an aged care facility Aged Care - Victoria Information on aged care in Victoria Carer Allowance Financial assistance for part-time carers. Carer Payment Financial assistance for full-time carers. Carer's Australia Australia-wide caring advice, information, education and services Carer's Association of ACT Caring advice, information, education and services in ACT Carer's Association of NSW Caring advice, information, education and services in New Sth Wales Carer's Association of NT Caring advice, information, education and services in N.Territory Queensland Council of Carers Caring advice, information, education and services in Queensland Carer's Association of SA Caring advice, information, education and services in Sth Australia Carer's Association of TAS Caring advice, information, education and services in Tasmania Carer's Victoria Caring advice, information, education and services in Victoria. Carer's WA Caring advice, information, education and services in West Australia Commonwealth Carer Respite Centres A co-ordinated system of respite for carers. Commonwealth Carelink Centres Information centres for people with disabilities and their carers. Companion Card Discounts for those accompanying a person with a disability. Home And Community Care (HACC) Provides community services to the disabled and their carers. Local Council Services A range of services provided by your local council Multi-Purpose Taxi Program Provides discount taxi fares for the disabled. National Carer Counselling Program Provide counselling to carers to help them cope. Nutritional Information Diet is very important for patients. Find some information here. Occupational Therapists Assistance on improving home safety and personal care. Physiotherapists Treatment and advice to keep the body's muscles healthy Power Of Attorney To give others the ability to manage your affairs on your behalf. Power Of Attorney - Medical To give other the power to make medical decisions on your behalf. Regional Support Services Access to government services for those in regional areas Residential Care A guide to hostel and nursing home accomodation Respite Services - SA Provide carers with support in South Australia Speech Pathologists Provide advice on communication, swallowing and nutrition. Support Group - QLD Information on the support group in Queensland