Self Managed Home Care Packages Sunshine Coast QLD

Julie’s Service Area 

Julie resides in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and is handy to the Hinterland Range and Mary Valley regions, including Mapleton, Flaxton, Montville, Maleny, Witta, Conondale, and Kenilworth.

Aged Care Assessment – Sunshine Coast

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

ACAT DETAILS – SUNSHINE COAST

Sunshine Coast Aged Care Assessment Team
Nambour General Hospital, Hospital Rd, Nambour 4560

PH: (07) 5470 6731

Local Information & Initiatives for Seniors on the Sunny Coast:

The Sunshine Coast Council has a number of programs and initiatives geared towards the elderly.

Live Up – focused on helping people stay independent through healthy aging. Provides a comprehensive list of exercise classes, product suggestions, and local groups so you can age your way. https://www.liveup.org.au/

Transport for Older People – options to assist older people to travel safely in and around the Sunshine Coast. https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/living-and-community/roads-and-transport/transport-options/transport-for-seniors

Mobile Library – an extension of Council libraries and may have a stop near you. https://library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Visit/Mobile-Libraries/Mobile-Timetable

Sunshine Coast Council Community Support for Older People – with links to Information, resources and services to support older people in our community. https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/Living-and-Community/Community-Support/older-people

Important links for aging related needs in Queensland:

Disability Parking Permit – for mobility or visual impairment. https://www.qld.gov.au/disability/out-and-about/travel-transport/driving/parking-permits/apply-for-an-individual-disability-parking-permit

Taxi Subsidy Scheme – for ambulatory problems. https://www.qld.gov.au/disability/out-and-about/subsidies-concessions-passes/taxi-subsidy

Companion Card – for ‘attendhttps://www.health.qld.gov.au/massant care support’ in order to participate in community activities and attend venues. https://www.qld.gov.au/disability/out-and-about/subsidies-concessions-passes/companion-card/apply-companion-card

Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme (MASS) – provides subsidy funding for medical aids and equipment to eligible Queenslanders with permanent/stable conditions or disabilities.