Program Overview

MADCOTA Cares! is a community‑driven program that helps seniors confidently self‑manage their Support at Home (SAH) funding. We provide personalised guidance, local workforce solutions, social connection programs, and practical support navigating aged‑care pathways.

Program Pillars

1. Local Support, Local Strength

We prioritise sourcing and supporting local workers from within each community. This ensures seniors receive consistent, familiar care and strengthens continuity of support—even during natural disasters or times when external services cannot reach the region.

2. Person‑Centred Care & Choice

Every senior deserves care that reflects their needs, preferences and goals. We empower clients to self‑manage their Support at Home funding, choose their own workers, and stay in control of their care journey.

3. Fair Access for Every Senior

We work to close the aged‑care service gaps that disadvantage seniors in regional and rural areas. Our program is built on fairness, dignity and the belief that no older person should be left behind because of where they live.

4. Community Connection & Belonging

Social connection is essential to wellbeing. We create opportunities for seniors to stay engaged, supported and connected to their community—reducing isolation and strengthening local networks.

5. Reliable Support You Can Trust

Our care coordinators provide friendly, responsive guidance to help seniors navigate services, understand their options and access the support they need. We show up, follow through and deliver care with a warm, local touch.

6. Resilience in Times of Crisis

Maryborough and surrounding regions face unique challenges, including floods and natural disasters. By building a community‑based workforce and strong local partnerships, we ensure seniors continue receiving support when it matters most.

7. Advocacy for Rural Seniors

We amplify the voices of older people in our region, advocating for better services, fairer access and stronger recognition of the challenges faced by rural and regional seniors.

Local Support, Local Strength

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Person Centred Care & Choice

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Fair Access for Every Senior

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Community Connection & Belonging

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Reliable Support

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Resilience in Times of Crisis

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Advocacy for Rural Seniors

Local Support, Local Strength · Person Centred Care & Choice · Fair Access for Every Senior · Community Connection & Belonging . Reliable Support . Resilience in Times of Crisis . Advocacy for Rural Seniors

Program Elements

Personalised support

Info sessions in Maryborough district and rural towns

Help choosing workers and managing budgets

Ongoing check‑ins and support

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SAH Coordination Services

Develop a secure local support workers network in rural towns so seniors receive consistent, familiar care — even during natural disasters.

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True Local Support Worker Network

Connection is essential to wellbeing so we offer support to offer and develop:

Morning teas

Social groups

Men’s catch‑ups

Engage with Community‑led activities

Social Connection

Regular outreach visits include:

Tiaro

Howard

Bauple

Future Plans:

Boonooroo

Poona

Tinnanbar

Rural Access & Outreach Hubs

We ensure seniors stay supported through:

Individual continuity plans

Disaster‑ready workforce roster

Partnerships with SES and council

Emergency communication systems

Continuity & Disaster Preparedness

We amplify the voices of older people and advocate for:

Fairer access

Better services

Rural‑aware policy

Recognition of regional challenges

Advocacy for Regional Seniors