Important terms related to My Aged Care and the process of obtaining government-funded aged care services:
My Aged Care:
This is a Federal Government service that helps you find and access government-funded aged care services.
ACAT (Aged Care Assessment Team):
This team conducts in-person assessments to determine the level of care you require.
Levels of Care:
Home Care Packages have four levels of care, ranging from level 1 for basic care needs to level 4 for high care needs.
Wait List:
Once approved for a Home Care Package, you will be placed in the queue of applicants. This list is based on their care needs, and packages are assigned to the next person in the queue as they become available.