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Elder Care Supports Workforce & Training (ECS) Program

The Elder Care Supports Workforce & Training Program support the Elder Care Support Connector and Coordinator workforce around the Kimberley. This includes delivery of non-accredited training; mentoring and support; advocacy and delivery of jurisdictional aged acre communications and yarning circles.

Program Details

The ECS program aims to:

Support Elders and older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to:

  • Understand the aged care system, including identifying the level of care and services required.
  • Receive greater local support, linking services with local knowledge, access the right aged care services to meet their needs.
  • Engage with all components of the aged care system.
  • Reduce barriers across the aged care journey experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
  • Increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people accessing aged care services.
  • Increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people receiving care on Country.
  • Increase employment and career opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
  • Increase the level of understanding of the needs and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in aged care.

For more information about the ECS Program, please contact us at kimberleysupports@kamsc.org.au or on (08) 9194 0318.

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