Guide to ACAT, aged care assessments,and
Home Care Packages

A Home Care Package is a government-funded program designed to provide older Australians with the necessary support and assistance to help them remain living independently in their own homes for as long as possible. It is a tailored home help package of services that can include a range of supports such as personal care, nursing care, assistance with household tasks, transport, and more.

A Home Care Package provider is an organisation or entity that is approved and accredited by the Australian government to deliver aged care services to individuals who have been assessed as eligible to receive a Home Care Package (HCP). These providers play a crucial role in the delivery of personalised care and support to older Australians who wish to remain living independently in their own homes.

The responsibilities and services of a Home Care Package provider include developing a care plan; management of funds; monitoring and reviewing care, and compliance with aged care regulations and legislation.

1. Check your eligibility with My Aged Care
2. Book an ACAT assessment
3. Find out your assessment outcome
4. Research your Home Care Package provider options (remember to look for self-managed Home Care Package providers if you wish to use self-management)
5. Start receiving care services

A self-managed Home Care Package is a style of HCP that allows care recipients to oversee their own care – with some assistance from Trilogy Care. 

As a self-managed Home Care Package provider, we are highly experienced in teaching older Australians how to access self-managed home care.

An ACAT assessment, which stands for Aged Care Assessment Team assessment, is a comprehensive evaluation conducted by My Aged Care to determine the level of care and support needed for older Australians who may be experiencing difficulties with daily living activities due to aging, illness, or other factors.

This system has been replaced by the Single Assessment System, or SAS, which helps older people access things like self-managed Home Care Packages more easily.

An aged care assessment is conducted by an ACAT team member, usually a nurse or social worker, who will visit you to understand your care needs. Based on your assessment, they will recommend suitable aged care services, including ACAT home care packages.

ACAT assessment levels refer to the different levels of care you may be approved for, ranging from basic home support to high-level residential aged care. Your level will determine the services you can access.

Yes, if you disagree with your ACAT assessment outcome, you can request a review or appeal the decision. Contact My Aged Care or your ACAT assessor for guidance on the process.

An ACAT assessment NSW follows the standard national process. You need to apply through My Aged Care, and an assessor will evaluate your care needs at home. If eligible, you will be approved for services such as ACAT home care packages or residential care.

To apply for an ACAT assessment QLD, contact My Aged Care or your GP for a referral. Once approved, you will be able to access a range of government-subsidised aged care services based on your needs.

An ACAT assessment SA involves a face-to-face meeting with an assessor who will discuss your current health, mobility, and home situation. The goal is to determine the right level of support for you.

To arrange an ACAT assessment WA, visit My Aged Care or call their helpline. The process includes a home visit, where an assessor will review your care needs and recommend suitable aged care services.