Where Compassionate Aged Care Meets Connection
We provide in-home Aged Care services and care for you like our own family – helping you live your best life
We offer pesonalised disability support services, ensuring improved health, wellbeing, and quality of life.
We advocate for and support a fair and inclusive community where everyone can achieve their optimum potential regardless of culture, ability, or age. We are the Voices for Justice, we are the Champions of Change.
Honoring Every Journey, Welcoming Every Soul.
At ADEC your diversity is celebrated.
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Four Decades of Driving Change, One Life at a Time.
Services
Aged Care Services
ADEC provides in-home aged care services. We help manage your package and funding to obtain the best services providing you value for your money. We specialise in helping seniors from diverse communities.
Disability Support Services
As a NDIS registered disability provider, we offer Plan Management and have a compassionate team of support workers to help you live your best life.
Care Coordination
We pride ourselves in providing skilled bilingual support staff to match your language needs. Our compassionate support workers speak 33 different languages.
Advocacy
Our Advocacy program assists people living with a disability. We help you understand your rights, access information, and services, and to speak up for what is needed to improve your current and future situation. We also offer NDIS appeals services free of cost.
Community Programs
We offer programs aimed at improving the wellbeing of vulnerable or isolated members of our community by building skills, creating opportunities for community engagement, providing information sessions, and developing social confidence.
ADEC’s Mission and Vision
We advocate for and support one fair and inclusive community in which all people can achieve their optimum potential regardless of culture, ability, or age.
To be the leader in innovative advocacy, disability and aged care services to multicultural Victoria.
Why Choose ADEC?
At ADEC we celebrate diversity. We have bilingual staff that can speak over 33 different languages. We provide free translation services, so you know exactly what is happening when we assist you.
Our team is highly qualified and regularly trained. We are a compassionate group, committed to equality, and driven by making a positive impact. We understand the importance of cultural nuances and personal preferences for care.
ADEC has served the community for over 42 years as a not-for-profit. Today we service a very large number of ethnic communities with the widest range of support services.
We believe that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, and we work tirelessly to advocate for and create positive change in the disability and aged care sectors.
Testimonials
Our client testimonials reflect our commitment to exceeding expectations and positively impacting their lives.
“A big thank you to Mary located at the South Morang. Mary, our case manager, is reliable, honest and caring. She always takes the time to answer any questions and follow up anything needed, nothing is a problem. We highly recommend ADEC because of her, we use them for NDIS and Aged Care.”
“Feeling blessed to be part of this caring group and ADEC is such a wonderful organisation. They always ask what we need and take action to give us what is required in activities”
“I am so happy with Lakhveer as my Aged Care Case Manager. She is so lovely, so concerned about my husband and I. She is very gentle with me on the phone and is always very helpful. I am so lucky to have her helping me with all the things I need and attending to my requests promptly. I have recommended ADEC to many of my friends and will continue to do so because they are so helpful and good at what they do”
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News/ Blogs
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This month, we’re delighted to share the story of one of our incredible team member, Sam, an Aged Care Case Manager whose compassion, dedication, and expertise shines through in her work every day.
The holiday season is a time for joy, relaxation, and spending quality time with loved ones. For seniors who depend on Home Care Packages, this time of year may also bring unique challenges, such as scheduling adjustments or increased demand for certain services.
The Australian government is making significant strides to enhance aged care, and recent updates to Home Care Packages (HCPs) bring exciting changes for older Australians. With faster access, increased support levels, and a focus on quality, these reforms ensure that older Australians can maintain independence and stay engaged in their communities for longer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is Australia’s ground-breaking national initiative designed to support people with disabilities. It provides direct funding to eligible individuals, enabling them to enjoy more quality time with family and friends, increased independence, access to new skills, job opportunities, community involvement, and an overall enhanced quality of life. The NDIS also facilitates connections to essential community services, including healthcare providers, community groups, sports clubs, support groups, libraries, and educational institutions. Additionally, it offers comprehensive information about the support available from each state and territory government. The NDIS has positively impacted the lives of over 500,000 Australians, including approximately 80,000 children with developmental delays, ensuring early interventions for better lifelong outcomes.
Selecting the right service provider is crucial. The government subsidises your chosen provider to organise a tailored package of care services to suit your individual needs. Given the diversity in care requirements, there are four Home Care Package levels, each with varying funding amounts addressing basic to high care needs.
Package Levels:
Level 1: Basic care needs
Level 2: Low care needs
Level 3: Intermediate care needs
Level 4: High care needs
Your assigned package level depends on your unique needs. Collaborate with your chosen provider to assess your care requirements and strategically allocate your package funding. Your service provider will efficiently coordinate and manage your services on your behalf. For more information, please visit https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/help-at-home/home-care-packages
Home Care Packages play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for the elderly. These packages provide tailored support, from practical daily assistance to specialised care, allowing individuals to age gracefully in the comfort of their homes.