Local Guardians

26/03/2026

Struggling to understand your options for Aged Care under the new government system?

If you or a loved one has a Support at Home package (or are waiting for one), this session is for you.

Join us for a free, local information session to better understand how it all works and how to get more from your funding.

We’ll cover:
• How to maximise your care hours
• Your rights when receiving aged care
• How to choose the right providers

Gympie - Tuesday 31st March
10.30am - 11.30am
Gympie Community Place
18 Excelsior Rd, Gympie

North Lakes - Wednesday 1st April
10.30am - 11.30am
North Lakes Community Centre
Meeting Room 1
10 The Corso, North Lakes
No pressure. Just clear, helpful information

RSVP https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/local-guardians-120778213501

11/03/2026

Chair – Consumer Advisory Body (Paid Role)

Local Guardians is seeking an independent Chairperson for our Consumer Advisory Body (CAB).

The CAB plays an important role in ensuring the voices of older Australians and their families are heard. It brings together consumers and community representatives to share experiences of aged care, provide feedback, and help guide improvements to the services Local Guardians delivers. The group provides advice to our leadership team and governing body on service quality, consumer engagement, and opportunities to improve the client experience.

About the role

As Chair, you will guide discussions, encourage open and respectful participation, and help ensure consumer perspectives are clearly captured and shared with Local Guardians’ leadership.

You will also prepare a written report for the Local Guardians Board summarising the key insights and recommendations raised by the Consumer Advisory Body.

This role suits someone who has administration/management experience chairing committees and minuting the outcomes and values consumer voice.

Commitment

- Two meetings per year

- Meetings run for up to 90 minutes

- Preparation and a short report to the Board following meetings

This is a paid role.

Expressions of Interest

If you are interested, or know someone who may be a good fit, we would welcome hearing from you.

Ross McDonald

ross.mcdonald@localguardians.com.au

0433 080 447

18/02/2026

MELBOURNE - EVENT THIS FRIDAY!
Come see us at the Stonnington Seniors Showcase 2026 - Information is Power event next Friday!
Our team will be on hand to answer all your questions about Support at Home and how you can maximise your care hours with Local Guardians.
When: Friday, 20 Feb 2026
10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Where: Malvern Town Hall
1251 High Street, Malvern 3144

13/02/2026

Come see us at the Stonnington Seniors Showcase 2026 - Information is Power event next Friday!

Our team will be on hand to answer all your questions about Support at Home and how you can maximise your care hours with Local Guardians.

When: Friday, 20 Feb 2026
10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Where: Malvern Town Hall
1251 High Street, Malvern 3144

10/02/2026

Support at Home is a new government program designed to help older Australians live safely and well at home, but many people are unsure how personal contributions work.

We’ve put together a simple guide that explains:
• The three types of supports
• Which services are protected
• When and why contributions apply
• How your income and assets affect costs

If you’re planning ahead or supporting a family member, this article can help you make sense of it all.

Read the guide here: https://localguardians.com/understanding-support-at-home-and-personal-contributions/

13/01/2026

Have a look at this wonderful feedback from one of Debbie's clients.

It always leaves me with such a glow when I receive feedback like this from clients 🥰
Moments like these are a beautiful reminder of why I do what I do — supporting, advocating, and walking alongside people as they navigate their care. Feeling very grateful today.🫶

18/12/2025

Strong communities are built through connection and education. At Mt Gilead Retirement Village, South Western Sydney Care Advisor Debbie Ellicott spoke with residents at the AGM, sharing practical information about home care and support.

18/12/2025

Strong communities are built through connection and education. At Mt Gilead Retirement Village, South Western Sydney Care Advisor Debbie Ellicott - Care Advisor - Local Guardians spoke with residents at the AGM, sharing practical information about Support at Home.

09/12/2025

We recently held our Capital and Local Guardians Conference at Melbourne Zoo. Photos and moments from two big days of education, ideas and genuine community connection. Thank you to everyone who joined us.

02/12/2025

Today is International Day of People with Disability
A day to recognise the strength, diversity and contribution of more than 5.5 million Australians living with disability.

Here are a few reminders about the community around us:
• 1 in 5 Australians live with disability
• 15% of people aged 0–64 have disability
• More than half of people over 65 live with disability
• 7.9% live with a profound or severe disability
• And 1 in 10 people with disability have experienced discrimination

At Local Guardians, we’re committed to creating a community where everyone feels respected, supported and included, every day of the year.

18/11/2025

In South West Sydney? Pop in and see Debbie Ellicott - Care Advisor - Local Guardians and Local Guardians Home Care -Illawarra and Shoalhaven - Karen Denny at the Campbelltown Aged Care Community Expo this Friday!
10am - 1pm Friday 21st November 2025
West League Club
10 Old Leumeah Rd, Leumeah

🌟 Come Say Hello at the Campbelltown Aged Care Expo! 🌟

I’ll be attending the Campbelltown Aged Care Expo to chat all things Home Care Packages, Support at Home, and how Local Guardians can help you or your loved ones stay independent at home.

It’s a great opportunity to meet local providers, ask questions, and explore the support options available in our community.

📅 Date: 21.011.25
📍 Location: Wests Club - Leumeah
💬 Come and say hi — I’d love to meet you!

👉 Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/campbelltown-aged-care-expo

05/11/2025

📣 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥: 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲

Local Guardians Care Advisor Laura Turner is bringing the home care conversation to you, online in the evenings.

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀, 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

Webinars run every few weeks: Thursdays - 7pm (Perth time)

Perfect for busy family members who want to help their parents stay independent at home and understand the best way to use (and maximise) Support at Home funding.

Grab your free ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/get-more-from-your-home-care-package-what-your-provider-isnt-telling-you-tickets-1950653710759