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Central Australian Aged Care Assessment Team (Urban)

NT, Australia

Sub-Team Remote/BarklyAllied Health Team (08) 8951 6733 : ID :157329

Northam Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)

WA, Australia

When the elderly are no longer able to manage at home without assistance , the ACAT helps them , and their carers , determine what kind of care will best meet their needs. This may be in a low care or high care home or community care services(CACPs and EACH) provided to them in their own home. ACATeams may include a doctor , nurse , social worker , physiotherapist or occupational therapist. The ACAT team in Northam consists of Lisa McGuiness - ACAT Coordinator Stephanie Bain - Clinical Nurse Fran Newman - Snr Social Worker Deirdrie Rostron - Dementia Support Coordinator.

Upper Great Southern Primary Health Service(ACAT) -WB

WA, Australia

Aged Care Assessment Teams have the responsibility of assessing eligibility for nursing home, hostel or community residential care as well as homecare option packages. They do this by assessing a person's mental, physical and social situation. If residential care or community aged care packages are not appropriate they can refer people to supported residential services, extended care services and communtiy services. ACATs can also approve you for Transition Care which is aimed at improving your independence and confidence after a hospital stay. Transition Care can be for up to 12 weeks provided in either a residential care facility or in your own home.

Albany Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)

WA, Australia

Aged Care Assessment Teams have the responsibility of deciding who is eligible for nursing home, hostel or community care packages. They do this by assessing a person's mental, physical and social situation. If residential care or community aged care packages are not appropriate they can refer people to supported independent living services, extended care services and communtiy services. ACAT is located on the second floor of Population Health Unit's Community Health Clinic. The team consists of Sally Rose(Coordinator)- Social Worker , Morag Munns - RN and Russell Harkin - OT.

Kalgoorlie Aged Care assessment Team(ACAT)

WA, Australia

Aged Care Assessment Teams(ACAT) helps older people and their carers determine what kind of care will best meet their needs when they no longer able to manage at home without assistance. This may be residential care in a low level or high level care home or community care services be they CACPs or EACH which are provided in the home. The ACAT team may include a doctor , nurse , social worker , physiotherapist or occupational therapist.The ACAT with your permission will contact your GP to gain more information about your medical condition and history to help the assessment. ACATs provide information on suitable care options and can help arrange access or referral to appropriate residential or community care. The ACAT can also arrange respite care or assist in finding suitable Aged Care Facilities in your region. There are no charges for an ACAT assessment.

Launceston Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)

TAS, Australia

ACAT comprehensively assesses the needs of frail aged people for Australian Government funded aged care services. Provides approval for residential respite, permanent placement in aged care facilities, Community Aged Care packages and Extended Aged care at Home Packages (EACH). Assessment is current for 12 months.

North West Aged Care Assessment Team

TAS, Australia

Comprehensive assessment service for entry into residential aged care and community aged care packages

Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) - Wagga Wagga

NSW, Australia

Aged Care Assessment Team - provides assessment to determine eligibility for admission to Commonwealth funded Residential Care Facilities and Community Aged Care Packages.

Swan Aged Care Assessment Team

WA, Australia

The Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) provides assessment, education, and case management for the aged, including assessments to determine eligibility for Govt funded Community Aged Care Packages, residential care and residential respite. Updated August 2008

Fremantle Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)

WA, Australia

The ACAT Team is a part of the Dept of Community and Geriatric Medicine. The Aged Care Assessment Team helps older people and their carers work out what kind of care will best meet their needs when they are no longer able to manage at home without assistance. ACATs provide information on suitable care options and can help arrange access or referral to appropriate residential or community care. Eligibility for an ACAT Assessment Patients who are eligible for an ACAT assessment need to:- Be Aged! 70 years or more or 50 years or older ATSI (there are occasional exceptions) Be Medically Stable!!! Those patients who are receiving acute care or engaged in a rehabilitation program are not eligible . Have significant physical, medical, social or psychological care needs that cannot be met more appropriately through other services Be a voluntary patient. Not be eligible for assistance through Disability Services Commission. Give consent for an ACAT assessment.

Mandurah Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)

WA, Australia

The Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) assists people aged 65 and over, and their carers to determine the type of care which will best meet their needs when they are no longer able to manage in their existing home environment. ACATs provide information on suitable care options and can assist with arranging access or referral to appropriate residential or community care. Patients who are eligible for an ACAT assessment need to:- Be Aged! 70 years or more or 50 years or older ATSI ; Be Medically Stable ; Have significant physical, medical, social or psychological care needs that cannot be met more appropriately through other services ; Be a voluntary patient ; Not be eligible for assistance through Disability Services Commission.Give consent for an ACAT assessment.

South West Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)

WA, Australia

Assess & approve hostel and nursing home care for respite and permanent placement for aged persons. Complete approval for Community Aged Care Packages. Team: RN Peter Davies Sage, Social Worker John Dorricott, RN Liz Collins, Clerical Carol Strang. Service covers whole South West HACC region.

Gippsland Regional Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)

VIC, Australia

Sub-Teams Bairnsdale 1800 242 696 Korumburra 1800 242 696 Sale 1800 242 696 Warragul 1800 242 696

Western Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS)

VIC, Australia

Contact Intake Worker during office hours. Assessment for Residential Care, Aged Care Packages and services. Social Workers, Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Geriatrician. Regions covered are Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton and Wyndham.

Heidelberg Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS)

VIC, Australia

Assists the elderly, their families and carers to make informed decisions about housing and the level of care required, whether at home with community support, in supported residential services or in an aged care facility. Younger people with disabilities are also eligible for assessment services in some circumstances.

Grampians Aged Care Assessment Service

VIC, Australia

Provides a comprehensive assessment and consultative service to older people and their carers. Also assesses for approval to enter residential care, residential respite, Community Aged Care Packages (CACPS), Extended Aged Care Packages (EACH) and Safety Link.

Shepparton Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS)

VIC, Australia

Hume Regional Aged Care Assessment Service - Covers Moira, Greater Shepparton, Strathbogie, Mitchell and Murrindindi Shires.

Wangaratta Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS)

VIC, Australia

Aged Care Assessment Services (ACAS) exist in every State and Territory, with responsibility for approving admission to Commonwealth Government subsidised residential facilities and Community Aged Care Packages (CACP's). Victorian ACAS's are generally co-located with Extended Care Centres and Community Health Services.

South Western Aged Care Assessment Service

VIC, Australia

Sub - Teams Portland - (03) 5523 7142

Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS) - Central West

QLD, Australia

Provides assessment for older and younger disabled people in need of nursing home or hostel care; assistance, information and advice to clients to assist them make informed decisions about service available. Help clients and their carers obtain care and support services; visits clients in their own homes. Serves Central West.

Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) Southwest Qld - Roma

QLD, Australia

ACAT is the Government body which approves people for residential aged care, either permanent or respite, and for care packages eg CACPS and EACH.

Townsville Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)

QLD, Australia

Assists frail and disabled people to remain in the community with support or to access accommodation suitable to their needs. CACP's and EACH packages. Consists of multi-disciplinary team of Case Managers as well as an Intake Officer and Aboriginal Liaison Officer. Telephone referral directly to Intake Office by client of family and health professionals. Team able to assess clients in own home or hospital based setting. Emphasis given to client's individuality and right of choices of residential care facilities based on outcome of assessment by ACAT. Advocacy: Empower and educate client as to their rights regarding residential care and community care and respect their wishes except in a situation where client is unable to make informed decision. Respite Care: After an ACAT assessment, assistance can be given to book respite care although usually client or carer/relative arrange this when required.

Mount Isa Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)

QLD, Australia

Assessment for eligibility to enter aged care facility - high care or low care. Assessment for respite care (residential) also for CACP's and EACH packages.

Bayside Aged Care Assessment Team

QLD, Australia

The Aged Care Assessment Team provides assessment for eligibility for entry into Residential facilities[High Care or Low Care] both permanent and respite and for Community Packages ie.(CACPs), EACH, EACH Dementia, Flexible Care pacakages i.e. transition care package. Service comes to clients home. Client has to be medically stable, copetent to make decision about future and willing to accept a place in care [residential, respite or accept a community based package] Referral, Local Medical Officer; self; carer; family or hospital

Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) - Nambour

QLD, Australia

The Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) is a multi-disciplinary team whose primary role is assessment of the frail aged. ACAT can assess high and low level care for residential aged care facilities, residential respite, Community Aged Care Packages (CACPs) and Extended Aged Care at Home (EACH) packages. The assessment can take place in their home or hospital. ACAT can also provide information and assistance for people to access a range of care options.

Mackay Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)

QLD, Australia

Undertake assessments for eligibility to enter aged care residential facilities. Assessments for respite care (residential) and Community Aged Care Packages (CACP's). Referrals and information about community care services.

Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) - Royal Brisbane Hospital

QLD, Australia

The Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) is a multi-disciplinary team whose primary role is assessment of the frail aged. ACAT can assess high and low level care for residential aged care facilities, residential respite, Community Aged Care Packages (CACPs) and Extended Aged Care at Home (EACH) packages. The assessment can take place in their home or hospital. ACAT can also provide information and assistance for people to access a range of care options.

Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS) - Wide Bay Burnett

QLD, Australia

Provide information, advice and assistance to people having difficulty managing at home. Multidisciplinary team and home visiting service assessing people aged over 70 and some younger people with disabilities who want to access Commonwealth funded residential care, residential respite care, community aged care packages or EACH packages. ACAT assessment needed for CACPs, EACH, EACH Dementia and flexible care programs (Transition Care).

Ipswich Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)

QLD, Australia

Ipswich, West Moreton and Sth Burnett Health Districts. Assessment of aged and veterans for residential respite, CACPS and EACH packages or permanent placement . Also provide referral to community services. Sub-Teams Kingaroy - (07) 3817 2301, 1800 607 030

Cairns Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)

QLD, Australia

Sub-Teams Atherton - (07) 4091 0211 Babinda - (07) 4067 8200 Mareeba- (07) 4092 9333 Mossman- (07) 4084 1200 Innisfail - (07) 4061 5401 Tully - (07) 4068 4144

Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) - Tweed Valley

NSW, Australia

Specialist age care assessment service for people with complex needs or dementia, assessments for entry into nursing homes, hostels, Community Aged Care Packages and residential respite, establish minimum, medium and maximum care need differentiation. ACAT assessment is a standard Nationwide assessment transferable to all other states. Assesses the physical, medical psychological and social needs of the frail aged. Team provides assessment of clients prior to entry into high and low care facilities.

Far West Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) - GWAHS

NSW, Australia

Aged Care Assessment Teams (ACAT) are teams of health professionals, such as doctors, nurses or social workers, who provide information, advice and assistance to older people who are having difficulty living at home. An ACAT can: 1. assess and approve elegibility for entry into residential aged care, in either low level care (hostel type) or high level care (nursing home type) 2. provide information about residential aged care and community care services in your local area 3. help you arrange special short-term care (respite care) so you or your carer can take a break, and 4. assess and approve eligibility for a package of community care (Community Aged Care Packages) to help you continue living at home, or refer you to other services that will help you continue living at home. There are ACAT delegates based in Balranald, Bourke, Brewarrina, Broken Hill, Dareton, Lightning Ridge and Walgett that cover the Far West area of NSW.

Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) Penrith, Hawkesbury

NSW, Australia

Provides assessment, information, referral and education for frail older people who want to remain at home along with providing information and assessment for Community Care Packages, hostels or nursing homes. Also discuss respite care options. HACC funding. Assessment, support and referral for people with memory loss or dementia.

Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) Blue Mountains

NSW, Australia

Provide a comprehensive assessment of care needs incorporating the restorative physical, medical, cultural and social dimensions of care assess for eligability to enter residential care & recieve community aged care packages.

Dubbo Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)

NSW, Australia

Aged Care Assessment Teams (ACAT) are teams of health professionals, such as doctors, nurses or social workers, who provide information, advice and assistance to older people who are having difficulty living at home. An ACAT can: 1. approve eligibility for entry into residential aged care, in either low level care (hostel type) or high level care (nursing home type). 2. provide information about residential aged care and community care services in your local area. 3. help you arrange special short-term care (respite care) so you or your carer can take a break, and 4. approve eligibility for a package of community care (Community Aged Care Packages and Extended Aged Care at Home (EACH) Packages) to help you continue living at home, or refer you to other services that will help you continue living at home.

Walgett Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)

NSW, Australia

Aged Care Assessment Teams (ACAT) are teams of health professionals, such as doctors, nurses or social workers, who provide information, advice and assistance to older people who are having difficulty living at home. An ACAT can: 1. approve eligibility for entry into residential aged care, in either low level care (hostel type) or high level care (nursing home type). 2. provide information about residential aged care and community care services in your local area. 3. help you arrange special short-term care (respite care) so you or your carer can take a break, and 4. approve eligibility for a package of community care (Community Aged Care Packages) to help you continue living at home, or refer you to other services that will help you continue living at home.

Aged Care Assessment Team - Hunter Urban

NSW, Australia

Assessments to determine the level of care a person may require such as nursing home, hostel accommodation or CACP'S. Team may include, nurse, occupational therapist, social workers and a Geriatrician. Cover LGA's of Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Port Stephens. Clients must be over 65 years or have an age related disease. Ability to prioritise assessments due to urgency identified. This is normally at the request of the attending GP.

Aged Care Assessment Team - Hunter Rural

NSW, Australia

Assessment to determine the level of care an aged person may require to enter a nursing home, hostel, CACP or EACH. Delegation for TACP. Staffs nurses (incl 1 dementia nurse), social worker, occupational therapsit, geriatrician and clerical support. Covers LGAs Merriwa, Murrurundi, Scone, Muswellbrook, Singleton, Dungog, Cessnock and Maitland. Satellite office at Musswellbrook (Ph: (02) 6542 2716) staffs 2 part-time registered nurses.

Illawarra Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)

NSW, Australia

Sub -Teams Milton - (02) 4455 1333 Shoalhaven - (02) 4464 6951 ACAT helps older people and their carers to work out what kind of care best meets their needs when they are no longer able to manage at home without assistance. ACAT provides information on suitable care options and can help arrange access or referral to appropriate residential or community care services including the Occupational Therapist assessor. Self referral or referral from other services. This assessment is required for entry into aged care facilities and access to community care packages. There is a Multi-Cultural Aged Care Consultant on staff. Assessments are valid for one year across Australia, and takes up to 2 hours in the clients home.

Canberra, Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)

ACT, Australia

The Aged Care Assessment Team provides aged care assessments for people who may need to access Australian Government Funded Aged Care Services including approval for Community Aged Care Packages (CACP), Extended Aged Care at Home packages (EACH) and/or Residential care (both permanent and/or respite) in Residential Aged Care facilities (Nursing Homes and Hostels) and other programs currently being offered.

Canterbury Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)

NSW, Australia

This multidisciplinary team includes Social workers, Registered Nurses, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapists, Geriatricians, Continence Advisor and a psycho geriatric team. We provide Comprehensive assessment, referral to community services, information and support to older people and their carers. We also conduct assessment for entry into an Aged Care Residential facility, i.e. Hostel or Nursing Home, assessment for Community Aged care packages (CACP'S) and Extended Aged Care packages (EACH). The team has a continence advisor, who can provide information on the management of bladder/bowel problems.

Southern Tasmania Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)

TAS, Australia

ACAT provide comprehensive assessment for Commonwealth funded services. A multi-disciplinary team of health professionals assesses frail aged people to assist them gain access to the types of services most appropriate to their care needs. Younger people with disabilities are able to be assessed as eligible for Aged Care services if appropriate.

Peter James Aged Care Assessment Service

VIC, Australia

ACAS aims to provide the community (including its health care facilities and other service providers) with access to a supportive and educational assessment and referral services for older people (generally 70yrs and over) and some younger disabled people and their carers, to facilitate informed choice of lifestyle either at home or in a residential setting, and to advocate and help sustain that choice

Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) - Hastings/Macleay

NSW, Australia

Provides assessment of care needs and advice on availability of suitable care options. Provides information on respite services. Information and advice regarding suitable residential care facilities and assessment for entry to these facilities as well as assisting people to remain in their own home.

Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) - Manning/Great Lakes

NSW, Australia

Aged Care assessment for residential care, respite and community packages. Aged Care Services including: Geriatrician, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Psychogeriatrics, Social Work, Speech, Welfare.

Central Coast Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)

NSW, Australia

The Aged Care Assessment Team is a team of health professionals who provide expert assessment and advice regarding the long term care needs of the frail aged . The main professional groups represented are occupational therapists, nurses and social workers. ACATs assess the whole care needs of an individual using a multi disciplinary and multi-dimensional approach. As part of the assessment process a person's medical, physical, social and psychological needs are considered before care approval is made. The needs and wishes of the person being assessed as well as those of his/her carer and family are an important part of an ACAT recommendation. Clients need to be assessed by ACAT before they can receive a Federal Government subsidy for Residential Care (either low or high care). A Community Aged Care Package (a coordinated package of community care, equivalent to low level residential care) and Extended Aged Care in the Home (the equivalent of high level care in the client's home)

Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) - Caboolture/Redcliffe

QLD, Australia

Sub Team - Redcliffe (07) 3897 6300 The Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) is a multi-disciplinary team whose primary role is assessment of the frail aged. ACAT can assess high and low level care for residential aged care facilities, residential respite, Community Aged Care Packages (CACPs) and Extended Aged Care at Home (EACH) packages. The assessment can take place in their home or hospital. ACAT can also provide information and assistance for people to access a range of care options.

Aged Care Assessment Team ( ACAT ) - Finley

NSW, Australia

Provides assessment to determine level of care a person requires. Provides information on services that can be provided in their home. Residential Care provide assessment for residential care, Finley ACAT Aged Care Assessment Team. Also Services GSAH

Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) - Cootamundra

NSW, Australia

Comprehensive assessments/help for older people to identify what kind of care will best meet their needs when they are no longer able to manage at home without assistance. Provides information and eligibilty on suitable care options and can help arrange access or referral to appropriate residential or community care.

Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) - Balranald

NSW, Australia

Provides assessments to determine the level of care a person requires, ACAT, information on suitable options and assistance with arranging residential care or community services. This service provides a comprehensive holistic health assessment of older people, dementia assessments, carer support advice on a range of services and care plans in conjunction with your local doctor, and other service providers where appropriate. There is a waiting list for this service but the service is accepting referrals and there are no special requirements for referral to this service.

Randwick/ Botany Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)

NSW, Australia

The Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) is a multi disciplinary team of health professionals who provide a thorough assessment of older people with complex care needs and offer advice on suitable and available care options. The role of ACAT is to assess people in their own homes to determine the best care options for them. ACATs can provide referrals to local community services including the Home and Community Care (HACC) program. ACATs can provide approval for and referral to, Community Aged Care Packages (CACP) designed for people with low level (hostel) care needs. Exteded Aged Care in Home Packages EACH and Dementia EACh designed for people with high needs. This is a package of co-ordinated care services delivered in the home. ACATs can approve nursing home or hostel type care, and help arrange a place in a suitable facility, as well as for respite for carers. Assessments are valid across Australia for 12 months.

North West Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS)

VIC, Australia

Assessments for Residential Care and Aged Care Packages. Contact Intake Worker. Regions covered are Hume, Melbourne, Moonee Valley and Moreland.

Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) - Holbrook

NSW, Australia

Assessment and advisory service which provides assessment to determine eligibility for approval as a recipient for Residential Aged Care, Residential Aged Care Respite, Community care & flexible care. This centre services Holbrook, Culcairn and Lockhart Shires.

ACAT - Lithgow

NSW, Australia

The Aged Care Assessment Team provides aged care assessments for people who may need to access Australian Government Funded Aged Care Services including approval for Community Aged Care Packages (CACP), Extended Aged Care at Home packages (EACH) and/or Residential care (both permanent and/or respite) in Residential Aged Care facilities (Nursing Homes and Hostels) and other programs currently being offered.

Aged Care Assessment Team -West Wyalong (ACAT)

NSW, Australia

Provides full comprehensive assessment and approvals for Frail Aged clients considering entry into aged care facilities,Wishing to access Residential Respite, or Community Aged Care Packages provided in their own home.

Barwon South Western Regional Aged Care Assessment Service - Geelong

VIC, Australia

The Barwon Regional Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) can provide a thorough assessment of care needs and offer advice on available care options such as community aged care packages and permanent care.

Caulfield Aged Care Assessment Service

VIC, Australia

A specialist assessment and care-planning service which assists frail aged, younger people with disabilities and their carers, to continue living independently in their community or to access permanent care. For people in the following local government areas: Glen Eira, Port Phillip and Stonnington.

Kingston Aged Care Assessment Service

VIC, Australia

A multidisciplinary team that assists the elderly, disabled and their families to make informed decisions by conducting aged care assessments and intake for home based allied health services. Fax for referrals is (03) 8587 0165 or email as above. Catchment areas for ACAS are Kingston, Bayside and Dandenong. For home based allied health: part of Bayside, Glen Eira and Kingston.

Mt Eliza Aged Care Assessment Service

VIC, Australia

A multidisciplinary team which assists the elderly and their families to make informed decisions about the level of care required. Youth with disabilities are sometimes eligible for assessment. Cover the following local government areas: Casey, Cardinia, Frankston and Mornington Peninsula. Referrals are accepted from any source by contacting the Access Unit on 9788 1377.