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After the Daily Caring Stops: How Families Stay Connected When a Loved One Moves into Dementia Care
When a loved one with dementia moves into residential aged care, the caring role changes rather than ends. Coolibah Care in Mandurah explores how families stay connected and find their footing.
Why Dementia Behaviour Can Change in Residential Aged Care – and What Helps
Behaviour changes in dementia can be distressing to see. Coolibah Care in Mandurah explains why they happen and how families can help.
What to Expect in the First 30 Days of Dementia Care
Not sure what to expect after your loved one moves into dementia care? We explain what is normal in the first month, how to support them, and how to look after yourself.
Did We Make the Right Decision? Coping with Guilt After Moving a Loved One into Care
Coolibah Care Mandurah explores why guilt after moving a loved one with dementia into residential aged care happens & how families can cope.
After the Move: Supporting Someone You Love with Dementia in Residential Aged Care
Dementia support by Coolibah Care, Mandurah. Understanding emotions and adjustment after moving a loved one into residential aged care.
Support At Home: Replacing Home Care Packages from November 2025
The Transition to the Support at Home Program Australia's aged care system is undergoing significant reform...
The Role of Family and Friends in Supporting Aged Care Residents
When a loved one moves into residential aged care, it’s a time of change and adjustment for everyone...
How to Keep Elderly Loved Ones Warm and Safe During Winter
Keeping Elderly Loved Ones Warm and Safe During Winter If you're worried about how your elderly parent or...
A Day in the Life of a Registered Nurse at Coolibah Care
At Coolibah Care, our Registered Nurses (RN) do more than just deliver clinical care — they bring our core...
Support At Home: Replacing Home Care Packages from November 2025
The Transition to the Support at Home Program Australia's aged care system is undergoing significant reform...
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What is the process to apply for residential care?
To apply for residential care at Coolibah Care an application form needs to be completed, accompanied by supporting documentation such as an ACAT assessment. Click here for more information or get in touch with us.
What services am I eligible for through the Support at Home program?
The services you receive depend on your assessed needs and the supports you have been approved for. To learn more, contact our Home & Community Team or visit our Support at Home page.
What respite services do you offer?
We offer a range of services including day, low care / cottage respite and residential respite for a higher level of care. Referral codes are required for these services. Reach to our Respite Coordinator or visitor our Respite Care Page to find out more.
Do you have independent living unit available?
Contact us to find out about our vacancies in our aged care independent living village. You can apply online and we do take waitlists if there is no immediate vacancy at our Mandurah retirement village.
Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD)
Voluntary assisted dying is designed to offer eligible Western Australians an additional option for end-of-life decisions within the context of high-quality, patient-centered end-of-life care. Coolibah Care adheres to the Western Australian Voluntary Assisted Dying Guidelines to ensure compliance with the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act of 2019. Coolibah Care does not engage the services of medical practitioners or nurse practitioners to facilitate residents’ access to voluntary assisted dying. Consistent with legislative requirements, Coolibah Care will not impede a resident’s right to access voluntary assisted dying, nor negatively impact a resident’s dignity or right to choose this option. Coolibah staff may be approached in relation to voluntary assisted dying and will escalate the matter to a senior member of the clinical team to support access to appropriate information and resources relating to the VAD process. For more information regarding VAD in WA please refer to https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/Voluntary-assisted-dying










