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Jason has over 30 years of private, public and self-employment in and around the Wide Bay Burnett area. His experience covers agriculture, business management mentoring, training & education and retail sales. His qualifications include a Diploma of Leadership and Management, Cert IV in Small Business Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Training & Assessment. He is currently studying a Cert III in Individual Support.

Having a large circle of friends, over the age of 50 in regional areas, Jason understands the real challenges people in rural locations face in regard to accessing specialised care services and tailored support to stay in their home and community.

In his spare time Jason enjoys reading, catching up with friends and working with his wife in their garden.

Home Care - Wide Bay Burnett


Aged Care Assessment – Wide Bay Burnett Region

ACAT assessment is an eligibility requirement to access Commonwealth-funded residential aged care, residential respite care, transition care and home care packages.

ACAT undertakes a comprehensive assessment of care needs for older people needing access to residential and/or home (community) care, and helps the elderly and their carers to determine what kind of support will best meet their needs.

Target group are older people, typically over the age of 65 or for indigenous Australians, people over the age of 50, or people who have an age related condition.

Often comprises of a doctor, nurse, social worker and occupational therapist, the team will recommend services deemed to be the most appropriate to meet care needs through a series of questions, and with the client’s consent will liaise with families/carers and health care providers.

Referral Procedure, by care recipient themselves or others:

  • The care recipient, carer, family must be aware of and consent to the referral
  • All referrals are to be made via MyAgedCare: 1800 200 422

Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) – Wide Bay Burnett

There are a number of ACAT teams servicing the region including

Fraser Coast ACAT – who cover North Burnett,  Bundaberg and Fraser Coast.

West Moreton ACAT  who cover South Burnett

Sunshine Coast. ACAT  – who cover Gympie and Sunshine Coast

Contact for all regions: 1800 200 422

Local Information & Initiatives for Seniors

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