Aged Care
4 easy steps to get started with My Aged Care
1. Learn about different types of care
2. Get assessed for aged care services
3. Register with Optimum Group Disability Services
4. Get the most of your services
Eligibility
To be eligible, it’s based on factors like health, current support received and how you’re managing at home.
1. Been diagnosed with a medical condition or reduced mobility
2. Change in family care arrangements
3. Experienced hospital admission or a recent fall
4. 65 years or older; 50 years or older for Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander people
Services
1. Commonwealth Home Support Program
2. Home Care Package
3. Residential respite
4. Transition care
5. Short- term restorative care
6. Aged care home
Under the home care package. There are 4 levels packages
1. Level 1- basic care needs, minimal support for daily activities
2. Level 2- low- level care needs, offering more assistance with daily tasks
3. Level 3- intermediate care needs, higher level of support for clients requiring comprehensive assistance
4. Level 4- High level care needs, complex care requirements for clients needing significant support