Age Care: What is ACAT?

ACAT: Age Care Assessment Team

The Age Care Assessment Team are assessors who will ASSESS a person's eligibility for Commonwealth government funded services for older people.

When will you need an ACAT?

If a person would like to access Commonwealth government funded services the will need an ACAT assessment.

Services for older people may include:

Subsidised home services
Respite
Place in Residential Age Care Facility (RACF)

For more information about ACAT Assessments and Commonwealth government services for older people, please see My Age Care.

LINK TO WEBSITE - MY AGE CARE: https://www.myagedcare.gov.au

PHONE NUMBER FOR MY AGE CARE: 1800 200 422

Aged Care OT Assessments

Enhance OT assessments are long established for clients over 65. We service clients funded by Home Care Packages, DVA, Medicare or Private Health Insurance.

What is an OT?

An Occupational Therapist (OT) works with people of all ages from newborns through to aged care. Our OTs assist clients with rehab, equipment, mods & goals.

Discharge Planning OT Services

Enhance occupational therapists are inpatient consultants to Adelaide's private and public hospital sites. OTs also home visit to assist discharge planning.

DVA Referrals for OT Adelaide

DVA Health Cards are accepted as payment upon a GP or hospital referral. The guidelines and eligibility for DVA funded OT can be found on the DVA website.

Assessments funded by Medicare

The care plan with you GP will outline the providers involved in your care. Within a team, OTs will work with you to meet your goals and manage your health.

What is My Aged Care?

My Aged Care (MAC) is a Commonwealth government program which creates a care record for older Australians.

Contact Us to Discuss Our Services

Please contact our office to discuss any of our services with someone from our professional and friendly team.

(08) 8276 3355

Facsimile: (08) 8276 3377 | Email: enquire@enhanceot.com.au

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