The traditional image of aged care is often associated with residential aged care but most people want to stay independent, remain in their home, connected to family and community for much longer. Australia’s investment in home support and home care packages means that people have greater choice and flexibility when it comes to home-based care and support.
Aged care reforms are being progressively implemented in three phases over a ten year period, 2012 – 2022, to ensure the system is the best for all Australians, and can be sustainable and affordable:
The Aged Care Sector Committee has developed the Aged Care Roadmap that sets out future reform directions for aged care. Download the roadmap.
As from 7 March 2016, Victorian Aged Care Assessment Services (ACAS) started using the full functionality of the My Aged Care website combined with a contact centre. Download the useful guide: Implications and actions for service providers. HACC providers are scheduled to transition to My Aged Care on 1 June 2016. Download information for Victorian HACC providers.
My Aged Care is the main entry point to the aged care system in Australia. The vision for My Aged Care is to make it easier for older people, their families, and carers to access information on ageing and aged care, have their needs assessed and be supported to locate and access services available to them.
It is important that people are referred to My Aged Care to ensure their aged care needs can be assessed holistically, and the right services put in place to support their aged care needs and service preferences.
Accessing the Aged Care system – My Aged Care website and contact centre
As from 7 March 2016, Victorian Aged Care Assessment Services (ACAS) started using the full functionality of the My Aged Care website combined with a contact centre. Download the useful guide: Implications and actions for service providers. HACC providers are scheduled to transition to My Aged Care on 1 June 2016. Download information for Victorian HACC providers.
My Aged Care is the main entry point to the aged care system in Australia. The vision for My Aged Care is to make it easier for older people, their families, and carers to access information on ageing and aged care, have their needs assessed and be supported to locate and access services available to them.
As from 7 March 2016, Victorian Aged Care Assessment Services (ACAS) started using the full functionality of the My Aged Care website combined with a contact centre. Download the useful guide: Implications and actions for service providers.
My Aged Care is the main entry point to the aged care system in Australia. The vision for My Aged Care is to make it easier for older people, their families, and carers to access information on ageing and aged care, have their needs assessed and be supported to locate and access services available to them.
My Aged Care is the main entry point to the aged care system in Australia. The vision for My Aged Care is to make it easier for older people, their families, and carers to access information on ageing and aged care, have their needs assessed and be supported to locate and access services available to them.
My Aged Care is the main entry point to the aged care system in Australia.
The vision for My Aged Care is to make it easier for older people, their families, and carers to access information on ageing and aged care, have their needs assessed and be supported to locate and access services available to them.
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245 Hoddle Street Collingwood 5595 1524
245 Hoddle Street Collingwood 5595 1524
245 Hoddle Street Collingwood 5595 1524
245 Hoddle Street Collingwood 5595 1524
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11 Seymour Street, Traralgon, Gunaikurnai Country
13 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi, Bunurong Country
183 Main Street, Bairnsdale, Gunaikurnai Country
Gippsland PHN is committed to providing inclusive services and work environments where people of all backgrounds, sexualities, genders, cultures, spiritual beliefs, age, bodies and abilities are valued, supported and celebrated.
Gippsland PHN acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners of country throughout Gippsland, and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to elders both past and present.
We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.
Gippsland PHN acknowledges Alfie Hudson for the healing circles artwork. Alfie is a Gunai Kurnai man and created this artwork which represents health professionals being committed to work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members for the best health outcomes.
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