Aged Care Assessment (ACA)
Where to find this service
Where to find this service
What we do
The ACA multidisciplinary team conduct independent assessments of aged persons and younger persons with a disability and determine the eligibility for a range of Australian Government subsidised services.
We conduct assessments in hospital and the home setting for people who need access to community or residential aged care services. We are a free services conducting both:
- Comprehensive Assessments (formerly delivered by ACAS)
- Home Support Assessments (formerly delivered by RAS)
The independent assessment involves clients, their carers and service providers in the assessment and care planning process.
The service determines the eligibility to access Commonwealth funded services including:
- Residential aged care
- Residential respite care
- Transition care program (TCP)
- Short-term restorative care (STRC)
- Home care packages (HCPs)
- Commonwealth Home Support Services (CHSP)
Who this service is for
Western ACAS services a diverse group of clients, including frail older people.
Aboriginal people and/or Torres Strait Islanders are eligible for an ACAS assessment from 50 years of age.
Interpreters will be used where necessary.
Areas we service
ACAS Regions & Local Government Areas covered:
- Brimbank
- Hobsons Bay
- Maribyrnong
- Melton
- Wyndham
Referrals
All referrals for ACAS assessments can be made via My Aged Care:
Phone: 1800 200 422
Website: My Aged Care
Opening hours
Days and times: Monday to Friday 9 am – 5 pm.
Contact
Phone: (03) 8345 7860
Fax: (03) 8345 6394