Step 1: ACAS Assessment
Funding for Residential Aged Care Services is provided by the Federal Government through the Department of Health and Ageing. Individuals thought to be requiring residential aged care services must be assessed and approved by an Aged Care Assessment Team. In our region of NSW this service is provided by Dareton Primary Health Services. Referral for assessment can be by self referral, by a family member or carer, or by a healthcare professional e.g. a General Practitioner or hospital staff:
Dareton Primary Health Services: Aged Care Assessment Team
Phone: 03 5021 7200
If you reside in Victoria in the Sunraysia area assessments are undertaken by the Mildura ACAS team ph 5025 9002.
Funding for Residential Aged Care Services is provided by the Federal Government through the Department of Health and Ageing. Individuals thought to be requiring residential aged care services must be assessed and approved by an Aged Care Assessment Team. In our region of NSW this service is provided by Dareton Primary Health Services. Referral for assessment can be by self referral, by a family member or carer, or by a healthcare professional e.g. a General Practitioner or hospital staff:
Dareton Primary Health Services: Aged Care Assessment Team
Phone: 03 5021 7200
If you reside in Victoria in the Sunraysia area assessments are undertaken by the Mildura ACAS team ph 5025 9002.
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Step 2: Financial Assessment
The up front and ongoing costs of Residential Aged Care are set and controlled by the Federal Government's Department of Health and Aging. All individuals assessed as eligible for Residential Aged Care by an Aged Care Assessment Team may need an asset assessment completed. These are undertaken by Centrelink and the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA).
An assets assessment helps intending aged care residents work out the amount they may be asked to pay towards their accommodation costs for permanent residential aged care and determines whether a person is eligible for government assistance with their residential aged care accommodation costs.
The asset assessment leaves people better placed to make decisions about their financial situation before their entry to care. We are able to provide financial information but not advice. Due to the potentially complex nature of these financial decisions we recommend you seek specialist professional advice.
To assist pensioners and veterans, Centrelink and DVA may use information they already have from assessing assets for income support payments.
The Request for an Assets Assessment form will be provided by the ACAT at the time of the assessment. Forms can also be obtained by calling the Department of Health and Ageing on Freecall™1800 500 853. Current residents do not need to apply for an assets assessment unless they intend to move to another aged care service.
Centrelink or DVA will provide the intending resident with a letter containing information about the value of their assets for aged care purposes. The letter also includes general information about aged care.
More information about assets assessments is available by calling Centrelink on Freecall™1800 227 475. Department of Veterans' Affairs pensioners can call DVA on 1300 550 452 or 13 3254.
The up front and ongoing costs of Residential Aged Care are set and controlled by the Federal Government's Department of Health and Aging. All individuals assessed as eligible for Residential Aged Care by an Aged Care Assessment Team may need an asset assessment completed. These are undertaken by Centrelink and the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA).
An assets assessment helps intending aged care residents work out the amount they may be asked to pay towards their accommodation costs for permanent residential aged care and determines whether a person is eligible for government assistance with their residential aged care accommodation costs.
The asset assessment leaves people better placed to make decisions about their financial situation before their entry to care. We are able to provide financial information but not advice. Due to the potentially complex nature of these financial decisions we recommend you seek specialist professional advice.
To assist pensioners and veterans, Centrelink and DVA may use information they already have from assessing assets for income support payments.
The Request for an Assets Assessment form will be provided by the ACAT at the time of the assessment. Forms can also be obtained by calling the Department of Health and Ageing on Freecall™1800 500 853. Current residents do not need to apply for an assets assessment unless they intend to move to another aged care service.
Centrelink or DVA will provide the intending resident with a letter containing information about the value of their assets for aged care purposes. The letter also includes general information about aged care.
More information about assets assessments is available by calling Centrelink on Freecall™1800 227 475. Department of Veterans' Affairs pensioners can call DVA on 1300 550 452 or 13 3254.
Step 3: Applying to Facilities
Most facilities in the Sunraysia region have a waiting list for admission. It is therefore recommended that you apply at several or all the facilities to increase the chances of being allocated a bed within a reasonable timeframe. If you are offered a bed in a facility that is other than your first choice you do not have to accept the offer. However, it is recommended that you think seriously about this if you are not coping at home. You will still be able to relocate to another facility if you wish, when a suitable bed is available.
Most facilities in the Sunraysia region have a waiting list for admission. It is therefore recommended that you apply at several or all the facilities to increase the chances of being allocated a bed within a reasonable timeframe. If you are offered a bed in a facility that is other than your first choice you do not have to accept the offer. However, it is recommended that you think seriously about this if you are not coping at home. You will still be able to relocate to another facility if you wish, when a suitable bed is available.