Support to help you stay independent
At The Evelyn, retirement living is designed around independence, choice and confidence.
Aura’s Wellness Advisor – your guide, advocate, and connector.
One of the benefits of living at The Evelyn Mt Ommaney is access to Aura’s dedicated Wellness Advisor.
The Wellness Advisor is a qualified nursing professional who works with residents to help them understand their health and well-being and support options for continuing to live independently in their own home.
For residents, the Wellness Advisor can help:
- Maintain independence and everyday routines
- Understand individual needs, preferences, and goals
- Provide health and wellbeing guidance
- Connect with trusted in-home, healthcare, and community providers
- Navigate government-funded support through My Aged Care
- Understand the different support pathways available
- Make informed decisions about future support
This isn’t replacing independence. It’s about making it easier to maintain.
What type of support can residents access?
Domestic Assistance
Help with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and shopping.
Social and respite support
Support to stay socially connected, along with respite options that can provide family members or carers with a break.
Transport
Support for medical appointments, shopping, community activities, and social outings.
Allied health
Access to services such as physiotherapy, podiatry, occupational therapy, dietetics, and other allied health professionals.
Personal support
Assistance with everyday personal activities, mobility, and maintaining daily routines.
Nursing & clinical support
Access to appropriate nursing, medication, and health-related services based on individual needs.
Additional support may also include meal preparation and nutrition services, home maintenance, gardening, assistive equipment, and home modifications, depending on the individual needs and eligibility.
How does the Wellness Advisor support Aura Residents?
Support, right where you live
Having a Wellness Advisor available with the Aura community means residents have a familiar person they can turn to when questions arise or circumstances change.
Support can begin with a simple conversation about what is happening now and what might make everyday life easier.
A conversation about what matters to you
Every resident is different.
The Wellness Advisor takes the time to understand a resident’s lifestyle, routines, preferences, concerns, and goals before exploring what support may be helpful.
The focus remains on the resident’s choices, priorities, and independence.
Personalised support, tailored to you
Once a resident’s needs and goals are understood, the Wellness Advisor can help explore appropriate services and providers.
This may include healthcare professionals, community services, in-home support, or government-funded assistance through My Aged Care.
When might a resident consider additional support?
Support doesn’t always begin with a major change.
Often, it starts with something small.
A resident might decide they would appreciate help with cleaning or gardening. Driving to appointments may become less convenient. They may return home after surgery or notice a change in mobility.
For others, caring for a partner may begin to feel more demanding.
Residents do not have to wait until the need for support becomes urgent.
Having access to a Wellness Advisor means they can ask questions early, understand what is available, and plan ahead if circumstances change in the future.
Can the Wellness Advisor help residents navigate My Aged Care?
Yes.
My Aged Care is the Australian Government’s starting point for accessing government-funded aged care services.
For residents who may benefit from additional support, the first step at Aura can be a conversation with the Wellness Advisor.
The Wellness Advisor can help residents understand how My Aged Care works, explain the available pathways, and, where appropriate, support them to connect with My Aged Care for an assessment.
Residents may choose to become familiar with My Aged Care before they need services, helping them feel more prepared if their circumstances change later.
Understanding your options
Commonwealth Home Support Program
The Commonwealth Home Support Program, or CHSP, provides entry-level assistance for people who need a small amount of support to continue living independently and safely at home.
Services may include help with cleaning, meals, transport, personal care, allied health, or respite.
Support at Home
The Support at Home is designed for people with more complex or ongoing support needs.
It can provide coordinated access to personal care, clinical support, allied health, assistive technology, home modifications, and other services that help people continue living independently.
Residential Aged Care
Residential aged care is designed for people who are no longer able to live independently at home and require ongoing assistance with daily activities or healthcare.
For Aura residents, the Wellness Advisor can help explain these pathways and what they may mean for their individual circumstances.
What support is available if a resident is caring for their partner?
Living independently as a couple can sometimes mean one person becomes the primary carer for the other.
As care responsibilities increase, knowing where to turn for help can make a significant difference.
Aura’s Wellness Advisor can help residents explore respite and other support options that may provide carers with a break while ensuring their partner continues to receive appropriate support
Depending on the individual circumstances, this may include:
- In-home respite
- Centre-based respite
- Short-term residential respite
- Other community or government-funded support
Planning ahead can also be valuable if an illness, hospital stay or unexpected circumstance temporarily prevents a resident from caring for their partner.
Having a better understanding of the options available can provide additional reassurance for residents and their families.
How does accessing support work for an Aura resident?
The resident speaks with Aura’s Wellness Advisor about what they are experiencing, what is important to them, and where some additional support may help.
The Wellness Advisor explains relevant health, community, in-home, and government-funded support options.
If government-funded support may be appropriate, the Wellness Advisor can explain the My Aged Care process and help the resident understand the next steps.
The Wellness Advisor can help residents explore suitable providers and healthcare professionals based on their needs and preferences.
As circumstances evolve, the Wellness Advisor remains a familiar point of contact who can help residents understand what additional support may be appropriate.
What do Aura residents say about the Wellness Advisor?
“I have found Anya extremely helpful in navigating the ever-changing aged care process and guidelines. Her knowledgable, empathetic approach and willingness to explore different options have been very ressuring.”
Aura Resident
“Anya is a very trusted and dedicated member of the Aura team who gives families like mine knowledge, skills, and importantly, home as we navigate the complexity of support for my father.”
Family Member of an Aura Resident
Meet Aura’s Wellness Advisor
“As a qualified nurse and your Wellness Advisor, I’m here to support you in living independently while focusing on your health and wellbeing.
I provide personalised guidance and connect you with trusted health, community and wellness providers based on your individual needs and preferences.
Whether you’re exploring support at home, looking for healthcare services or simply wanting to understand your options, I’m here to help you navigate the journey.
Above all, I advocate for choice, dignity and person-centred care — so you feel informed, supported and confident in the decisions you make about your wellbeing.”Anya Rus
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