Ageing Health Services
Aged Care Assessment
South West Hospital and Health Service
About Us
The Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT), conduct comprehensive assessments of the care needs of older people with complex needs and help them access the most suitable types of care, including approval for Commonwealth subsidised aged care. They are assessed for eligibility for care under the Aged Care Act 1997, with approval subject to a decision by an ACAT delegate.
It also involves developing a goal-oriented support plan.
All ACATs use the My Aged Care assessor portal and the NSAF to:
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manage referrals for assessment
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record comprehensive assessments on the NSAF
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develop support plans
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recommend services – care provided under the Aged Care Act 1997 or CHSP services
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record approvals for care under the Aged Care Act 1997
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refer a person for services, and
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review and update central client records with support plans and assessment outcomes.
A person may be approved to receive 1 or more of the following types of care:
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Residential Care
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Residential Respite Care
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Home Care
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Transition Care
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Short-term Restorative Care.
Individuals can access an ACAT assessment by contacting My Aged Care.
Upcoming Events at Aged Care Assessment
Quick Facts About The Region
Extra Information
Disabled access This location has disabled access
Age Ranges All ages
Facility Notes
The Cunnamulla Hospital is located in the South West Hospital and Health Service (SWHHS). It is located in the regional town of Cunnamulla and is approximately 800 kilometres west of Brisbane in the Far South West planning region.
Tags
Aged Care, Aged care assessment, Health and Wellbeing, Health Promotion, Home Care, In-Home Support, Respite Care Services, Support & Referrals, Support Programs, Supportive Therapies