Metro South Aged Care Assessment Team
Also known as Eight Mile Plains Community Health Centre | Aged Care Assessment Team
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Aged care
Referral to the Aged Care Assessment Team is via My Aged Care, ph 1800 200 422 or web-based referral www.myagedcare.gov.au
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 a holistic assessment of the clients care needs - taking into account the physical, medical, psychiatric and social needs of frail older people, including their rehabilitation potential - in order to help them choose 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 or flexible care options including Transition Care (inpatients only) or Short Term Restorative Care.
ACATs also refer people to community services.
Contact Details
Eight Mile Plains Community Health Centre, 51 McKechnie Drive, Eight Mile Plains, QLD 4113
Covers Brisbane South, Redland Shire and Logan City.
PO Box 4069, Eight Mile Plains, QLD 4113
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.
The primary client group for ACATs are elderly 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.
Charges and Fees
Government
This is a free service.
Accessibility and Special Requirements
- Accessible building
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
Call to discuss prior to making appointment
Multilingual brochures available and access to interpreter services as required
Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)