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The Care Finder program, commissioned by Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN), is a free service for Gold Coast residents. It helps older, vulnerable people, who need intensive assistance to access aged care services at home. It is specifically for people who have no-one else who can assist them and are eligible for government-funded aged care.
Under the program, a dedicated Care Finder will visit people in their homes (or another place they would like to meet) and will ask questions to understand the person’s situation and support them to work through the steps to address their needs. The Care Finder program will help the resident to:
Footprints Community
Website: www.footprintscommunity.org.au
Phone: 1800 FOOTPRINTS (1800 366 877) or 07 3252 3488
Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast and CÜRA
Website: Care Finder (mccgc.com.au)
Phone: 07 5527 8011
Star Community Services
Website: www.starcommunityservices.org.au
Phone: 07 3821 6699
The Frailty Care in the Community program is for people identified by their doctor or allied health professional with a low rating on the frail scale. The free program builds awareness about identifying frailty to reduce the risk of falls, decline of independence and the worsening of other health conditions. It will screen and assess physical performance, nutritional status, medication management, cognition, mental health and social support.
The Frailty Care in the Community program is currently at full capacity and unable to accommodate new patients at this time. There is no estimated date for when appointments will be available for referred patients, and they will be added to a waiting list. Patients requiring additional medical support are encouraged to see their GP to assess their suitability for other PHN-funded frailty programs, or to access support in the community.
Participants are able to access psychologists, physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, dieticians and pharmacists with special interest in aged care. The program involves a variety of individual appointments and group-based movement sessions personalised to the patient’s needs, and improves the navigation to community health services. A fundamental part of the program focuses on social interaction and reducing isolation. Home visitations are also available for high-risk patients.
Low to moderate risk program and Moderate to high-risk program
Painwise
Low to moderate risk program (maximum of 16 weeks) includes:
Moderate to high-risk program (maximum of 24 weeks) includes:
General Practitioner referral required
Joyce McSwan
Persistent Pain Program Office Suite – Corporate House Suite 21 and 23, 155 Varsity Parade, Varsity Lakes, QLD 4227
frailtyprogram@painwise.com.au
Phone: 0412 327 795
Fax: 07 3539 9801
The BUnyAH Program is a 12-week intensive active lifestyle program developed by Bond University Allied Health Professionals, specialising in occupational therapy, exercise science, physiotherapy, and nutrition and dietetics. The program uniquely includes a free gym membership at the centrally located Avanti Health Centre in Southport, and programs are offered at both Robina and Southport locations.
The program is designed to deliver bi-weekly, client-centred health education and exercise classes to Gold Coast community members identified by their general practitioner as at risk of frailty and/or early admission to aged care facilities.
Early intervention program
Bond University
12-week intensive active lifestyle program including a free gym membership for the duration of the program.
Programs are offered at Bond Institute of Health and Sport, 2 Promethean Way, Robina; and Avanti Health Centre, Level 1, 103-113 Nerang Street, Southport.
Bond University Health and Wellness Clinic
Bond University Allied Health (BUnyAH)
Interprofessional Healthy Lifestyle Program
Email: MyHealth@bond.edu.au
Phone: (07) 5595 3500
The Mungulli Yarn and Walk program is a great way for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients to engage in an outdoor, education-packed physical activity program.
The Mungulli Yarn and Walk program is led by a multi-disciplinary team of health experts including an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health worker, physiotherapist, clinical nurse, dietician, pharmacist, and nurse navigator. In addition to the various health programs offered by the Mungulli team, the Yarn and Walk program provides a weekly outdoor group-based walking and education program at Cheltenham Oval in Robina. A light, self-paced walk is followed by a yarning circle to explore a range of health and cultural topics.
With small group sessions, the Gold Coast Health Mungulli team ensure each client gets the support they need.
Early intervention
Gold Coast Health – as part of the Mungulli Clinic
The culturally safe Yarn and Walk program includes a walk led by a physiotherapist and a yarning circle about topics like:
Please email gchfirstnationsrhpadmin@health.qld.gov.au or call 1300 668 936 and ask to speak to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Health worker for more information about the Mungulli Yarn and Walk program.
The Gold Coast Community Support is a flexible 8-week program that provides non-clinical emotional, practical and coaching support.
People 16+ in the Gold Coast community at risk of suicide. Support Facilitators will work with clients to find and access services, create a plan to stay safe in moments of distress, and develop coping skills.
Community Support
This service is for people aged 16+ in the Gold Coast community experiencing situational distress, is not in contact
with mental health service system, and one or more adverse ‘life events’ including but not limited to:
Referrals can only be made via Gold Coast Community Organisations. This service is included here for GP and health professional awareness.
The Community Pathway Connector is a service which provides a culturally safe connection point and referral service for people who identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person (or their family members/spouse/carer).
A culturally safe connection point and referral service, to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through tailored information and one-on-one support to navigate the services system.
Low to moderate intensity service
Krurungal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation
Any source, including GP or self-referrals. GPs can refer by calling or emailing:
If you are unsure if this service is right for your patient, you can refer to Head to Health on 1800 595 212 between Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5pm (except public holidays). For more information visit Head to Health Phone Service.
For a 24/7 Queensland specific acute and crisis support service, call 1300 MH Call (1300 64 2255) for advice and assessment.
Gold Coast Mental Health and Speciality Services provides public acute and specialist services for mental health, alcohol and other drugs across inpatient and community-based settings. Advice and referrals are available 24/7 through the 1300 MH Call service.
Gold Coast Mental Health and Specialist Services, with assessment by the Acute Care Team
People of all ages.
Any source, including GP or self-referrals.
Refer by calling 1300 MH Call (1300 64 22 55)
Short to medium term treatment and support to reduce problematic substance use via access to all Lives Lived Well programs, including family support and therapy, dual diagnosis and complex care, residential rehabilitation and transitional housing support.
The professional team can help you to break the cycle of problematic alcohol or drug use, regain control and reach your potential to enjoy a full and rewarding life.
We provide:
Free, flexible one-on-one counselling and group sessions are available through our range of service hubs located across Queensland and regional NSW.
We work with you to identify if you have a problem with drugs or alcohol, its extent and what’s behind it. We then support you and give you the tools to manage, reduce or stop your alcohol or drug misuse.
Worried about a family member or friend who is misusing drugs or alcohol? We can provide you with support so that you feel better placed to cope and support your loved one. Sometimes just talking to someone who doesn’t know the person, can help.
People 12 years and older impacted by alcohol or drugs, including impacts associated with mental health issues.
Any source, including GP or self-referrals. GPs can refer by calling or emailing:
Supporting Minds (LGBTIQAP+) is a service for people aged between 12 and 65 who identify with the LGBTIQAP+ community and/or are questioning sexuality or gender.
Short-term clinical and non-clinical individual and/or group based psychological support to increase mental health and wellbeing, access a suite of interventions tailored to mental health needs, enhance relationships and connection to community, and provide a safe, supportive and welcoming environment.
Moderate Intensity Service
Up to three months of one-on-one structured psychological therapy using evidence-based therapeutic interventions, such as: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Insight-Oriented Therapy, Supportive psychotherapy, Interpersonal psychotherapy, and Narrative Therapy.
This service also provides:
Any source including GP or self-referrals. GPs can refer through Head to Health or by:
If you are unsure if this service is right for your patient, you can refer to Head to Health on 1800 595 212 between Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5pm (except public holidays). For more information visit Head to Health Phone Service.
The Community Pathway Connector is a service which provides a culturally safe connection point and referral service for people who have specific culturally and linguistically diverse needs.
The CURA Community Pathway Connector is a culturally safe connection point and referral service to assist people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, regardless of birthplace or permanent residency and visa status. It provides 0ne-on-one support to navigate the services system, working with interpreters and linking with cultural awareness education, as needed.
Low to moderate intensity service
CURA Community Services Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast
Any source, including GP or self-referrals. GPs can refer by calling or emailing:
If you are unsure if this service is right for your patient, you can refer to Head to Health on 1800 595 212 between Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5pm (except public holidays). For more information visit Head to Health Phone Service.
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