{"id":32262,"date":"2021-06-04T12:27:59","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T07:27:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/10.101.250.8\/find-a-wesley-servic\/find-a-service\/home-care\/how-to-access-home-care\/got-an-acat-assessment\/"},"modified":"2023-01-30T14:13:05","modified_gmt":"2023-01-30T03:13:05","slug":"got-an-acat-assessment","status":"publish","type":"find-a-service","link":"https:\/\/www.wesleymission.org.au\/find-a-service\/home-care\/how-to-access-home-care\/got-an-acat-assessment\/","title":{"rendered":"Got an ACAT assessment?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
It\u2019s never too early or too late to talk about aged care. Talking about getting some extra help doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t live an independent or active life.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Some people feel anxious about the idea of an assessment, but it\u2019s just a way to work out how much help and what types of care and services you need and may be eligible for.<\/p> To access a home care package you will first need to be assessed by a member of an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) to receive government support for help at home.<\/p> Call 1800 200 422 to speak with\u00a0My Aged Care<\/a>.\u00a0A staff member will ask you a series of questions in order to understand your needs. They will ask you questions about:<\/p> If you are eligible for a home care package, you can contact us directly, so we can arrange to commence services, call your local Wesley Home Care office. There may be a waiting period for packages in some areas.<\/p> Once you have selected a home care package, they will help you plan your supports based on your specific needs. Call your local Wesley Home Care office for assistance.<\/p> Wesley Home Care South<\/strong><\/p> (02) 8522 2200<\/a><\/p> Wesley Home Care North<\/strong><\/p> (02) 9263 5166<\/a><\/p> Wesley Home Care West<\/strong><\/p>Helpful links<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
The assessment process<\/h3>
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