Queensland Health | Aged Care Assessment Team
Also known as ACAT
Open Until 4PM
Aged care
The Aged Care Assessment Program (ACAP) is jointly funded by the Commonwealth Government and the States and Territories. Aged Care Assessment Teams (ACATs) are required to conduct comprehensive assessments for clients - taking into account the physical, medical, psychiatric and social needs of frail older people, including their rehabilitation potential - in order to help them access the most appropriate services to meet their needs.
Assessment and approval by an ACAT is mandatory for admission to residential care and residential respite care, and to receive assistance from Home Care Packages, Short Term Restorative Care and Transition Care.
ACATs also refer people to community services.
Contact Details
Robina Health Precinct, 2 Campus Crescent, Robina, QLD 4226
Covers Gold Coast, Scenic Rim, Beaudesert and Greenbank.
Monday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Call for further information. Hours of operation maybe subject to change.
Eligibility
Referral required.
Appointment required.
Waiting list.
Call to discuss prior to making appointment
All referral seeking an ACAT assessment must be made to My Aged Care 1800 200 422.
The primary client group for ACATs are older people, and who have considerable difficulty functioning in their usual environment, and may require a package of services to continue to live in the community and without which would be at risk of premature or inappropriate long term residential care; or who are unable to remain at home and now require residential care. Younger people with disabilities are able to be assessed by the ACAT after all other appropriate care options aimed at younger people have been exhausted. People in hospital requiring restorative care may be able to access Transition Care which is a goal orientated, short term therapy focused service.
Charges and Fees
Government
No Charges
Accessibility and Special Requirements
- Accessible building
- Accessible parking
Not applicable
Interpreters arranged