Aged Care Access Service
Service Description
A joint initiative of the Commonwealth Government and state and territory governments, to provide integrated health and aged care services for small rural and remote communities. It enables services in regions that would not be able to support stand alone hospitals or aged care homes. It provides continuity of care and mixed services by accounting for local health care needs and resources available.
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri: 8.30am -4.45pm
Accessibility
Referral System
Contact through My Aged Care either website or phone. After initial contact may be referred to an Aged Care Facility or assessment through ACAT.
Service Fees
No
Languages (other than English)
Interpreter Services available
Disability Access
Yes. Ramp
Organisational Information
Area Served
NSW
Parent Organisation
Australian Government
Other Information
Facilities Available
After hours referral may be accessed online for processing the next day
Volunteering Opportunities
None
Last Updated: 15 February 2024