You can access the hubs through a referral from your GP (family doctor).
The Hub supports older adults living in the Perth metropolitan area whose health needs are becoming more complex or who may benefit from extra short-term support and care coordination.
You may be able to access the hubs if you:
- are aged 65 years or older (or 50 years or older for Aboriginal people)
- live in the metropolitan area
- are experiencing changes in your health, independence or support needs.
Your GP may refer you if you are experiencing things such as:
- changes in mobility, strength or ability to manage daily activities
- memory, thinking or behaviour changes
- frequent hospital or emergency department visits
- feeling socially isolated or needing more support at home
- frailty or multiple ongoing health conditions
- safety concerns at home.
The hubs provide short-term, specialised support and works with you, your GP and other services to help you stay well and supported in the community.
This service is designed for people with more complex health needs. Some people may be better supported by other services, such as emergency, urgent care or mental health crisis services if immediate care is needed.
The hubs are not designed to replace acute emergency department care and if this is required for you or your loved one in an emergency setting, this should still be your destination.
Contact
1300 229 080 between 8:30am and 4:00pm
Hub locations
A Hub will be established in each of Perth’s 3 public hospital catchment areas.
- South Metropolitan Health Service – 11 Wentworth Parade, Success
- East Metropolitan Health Service – 95 Belgravia St, Belmont
- North Metropolitan Health Service – to be confirmed
If you live outside the catchment area, the hubs will endeavour to support your care and arrange a coordinated handover to local providers for ongoing support as needed.
For more information speak to your GP.