Aged Care Assessment Services (ACAS) is a team who assist older people and their carers to identify care that will best meet their needs when they are not able to manage at home without assistance.
ACAS provides a comprehensive assessment of care needs and information on suitable care options including Community Care Services, Community Aged Care Packages or Residential Aged Care services. They help to arrange access or referral to appropriate care needs.
Bendigo ACAS provides services for the Loddon Mallee region, except the Mildura area.
Staff include geriatricians, nurses and allied health staff.
An appointment is required to access this service
Fees
There are no fees for this service.
Eligibility
Referrals accepted from inpatient services, hospital outpatient and ambulatory services, general practitioners, allied health and self referrals. SCTT and Medical director referrals preferred and faxed to Bendigo Health Referral Centre on 1300 733 589.
Waiting time
Some waiting periods may apply.
Catchment: (Local Government areas where this service is available)
Buloke, Campaspe, Central Goldfields, Gannawarra, Greater Bendigo, Loddon, Macedon Ranges, Mount Alexander and Swan Hill.
Referral Process
Bendigo Health Referral Centre accepts referrals’ from inpatient services, hospital outpatient and ambulatory services, general practitioners, allied health and self referrals. The preferred referral method is via the SCTT form, although medical director summary templates from GP’s are also accepted.
Basic demographic information is required including full name, date of birth, contact details including address and phone number, gender, GP details, consultant details if applicable and the medical condition/reason for referral.
Referral may be sent by post to:
Bendigo Health Referral Centre,
Bendigo Health
PO Box 126, Bendigo. Vic. 3552.
Fax: (03) 5454 7099 or 1300 733 589 toll free
Phone: (03) 5454 7059 or 1300 733 581 toll free
Referrals are prioritised depending on the circumstances of the individual.
ACAS office is co-located with the Home Assessment and Rehabilitation Team (HART) at the Anne Caudle Centre campus. Outreach offices are situated at Echuca, Maryborough and Swan Hill.
Updated 17/01/11