How to access care?
There are a few initial steps to take when applying for aged care accommodation.
Accessing Residential Aged Care: What you need to know
- An assessment by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) is required. This helps to determine the most appropriate level of care and identify the residences that can best meet your loved one’s needs. A doctor, caregiver or family members can make a referral to an ACAT.
- We’re here to help so once you have decided to proceed with Permanent Care, we will discuss all of your needs and requirements. We can also help you with application forms and any questions you may have.
Contact the local ACAT Teams
Every resident requires an assessment by the Aged Care Assessment (ACAT) prior to entry to an aged care home. Our local Sutherland Shire and St George ACAT teams are:
Prepare your ACAT Assessment
Click here go to the Government's My Aged Care website where you can access information to prepare for, and to download the form for your ACAT Assessment.
ACAT Kogarah
Calvary Hospital 91 – 111 Rocky Pt Rd Kogarah NSW 2217 Telephone: 02 9553 3000
ACAT Sutherland
Sutherland Hospital 126 Kareena Rd Miranda NSW 2228 Ph (02) 9540 7956
Other Useful Links
My Aged Care online ACAT Assessment
Aged Care
Information Line
Call 1800 500 853
Aged Care
Online Directory
Centrelink
COTA Australia
Department of Health and Ageing
Department of Veterans Affairs
State Trustees
My Aged Care, Government site
Access provider fees and room pricing.
National Dementia Helpline
Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission
Palliaged
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