Jackie joined Local Guardians in October 2024. She is an experienced leader who has worked in the aged care industry for the last 10 years and has successfully managed Operational and Quality teams in a variety of private and not for profit organisations. Jackie has experience across a wide range of funded programs, including CHSP, NDIS and Home Care Packages. In her free time, Jackie enjoys cooking, reading and spending time with her family.
Home Care Packages
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
Ready to self manage your home care package?
We offer lowest management fees in Australia, ensuring you get maximum care hours
We make self managed home care inexpensive & easy. Here's how:
Your Local Guardians Home Care Advisor will:
Be your dedicated Home Care Contact
Who understands your needs and will make sure you’re getting the most from your package.
Manage Your Home Care Plan
Using world class technology for seamless plan management, on any device.
Connect You
To suitable providers (we have a database of thousands).
Budget Effectively
To ensure you get maximum possible care hours from your funding.
Want to know more or sign up to Self Manage your Home Care Package?
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