Aged care
Residential aged care centres are places where seniors can live if they need nursing care or help with daily living, including showering, dressing, laundry, cleaning and managing their health.
BlueCare
BlueCare provides residential aged care that is respectful of the cultural and spiritual needs of Indigenous people.
For more information, contact BlueCare’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Coordinator for the:
- Sunshine Coast area on (07) 3377 3317
- North Queensland area on (07) 4039 9117
- Fraser Coast and Central Queensland area on (07) 4153 8706
- Brisbane, South Burnett, Ipswich and West Moreton area on (07) 3377 3317
- Gold Coast, Brisbane and bay side area on (07) 5525 5459.
Jimbelunga Nursing Centre
Eagleby’s Jimbelunga Nursing Centre provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with aged care support, including respite accommodation, meals, laundry and medical help.
Kalwun Home and Community Care
Kalwun Home and Community Care is located at Mudgeeraba on the Gold Coast. They provide aged care services to help Indigenous people maintain their independence.
Aged Care Information Line
Contact the Aged Care Information Line on 1800 200 422 for more information on aged care, including aged care options for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Indigenous hostels
Ny-Ku Byun
Ny-Ku Byun is an aged care hostel located in Cherbourg. It provides safe care for the elderly, including Indigenous and disabled people who need help with their daily lives.
Pastor Bill and Ruth Hollingsworth Aged and Disabled Hostel
The Pastor Bill and Ruth Hollingsworth Aged and Disabled Hostel (formerly known as Dija Meta) provides services to cater for the aged care and disability needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Cape York region and surrounding communities.
Aboriginal hostels in Queensland
Aboriginal Hostels Limited offer temporary, culturally appropriate accommodation across Queensland for Indigenous Australians.
Georgina Hostel
The Georgina Hostel offers aged care for Indigenous people.
More information
Find more information about housing and aged care options for seniors, including how you can live at home for longer and whether you’re eligible to live in an aged care home.
