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Guide
DPS GUIDE TO
Residential Care flow chart Government subsidised home
OR
self-funded aged care home
If your situation is urgent then the ACAT will assess you as quickly as possible
Your family or carer
At anytime! You can find someone to help you:
OR You
Remember it takes anything from a few weeks up to more than a few months to find the care home that suits you
Placement consultant
Case manager, advisor or placement consultant
Aged care advisor Social worker Case manager Hospital discharge planner
Contact My Aged Care 1800 200 422
ACAT
Consult your Aged Care Guide for a list of choices for any of these options or visit AgedCareGuide.com.au
These professionals know the system really well and their help can make your search much easier. Other useful people: Financial advisor Health fund
Recommend Home Care Packages
Eligible for subsidised residential aged care
• residential age d c a re Fac i l i ty • NursiNg Ho me • ca re ho m e
Veterans’ Affairs Self funded supported accommodation
• su p p o rt ed acco m m o dat i o n • ca r e co m m un i t i es
ACAT Aged Care Assessment Team
Local council
• r et i r em en t l i v i n g w i t H i N-H o m e s up p o rt