Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) - Hunter
Service Description
Comprehensive clinical assessment for the frail and aged. Facilitates access to available care services appropriate to their needs. Home assessments are possible through community services. Assists families with appropriate aged care regarding dementia and other mental disorders. Service for 55 years plus, 50 years for Indigenous people.
Alternate Names: ACAT
http://www.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au
02 4985 5700 (ACAT Office), 1300 200 422 (My Aged Care)
hnelhd-acatadmin@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au
First Floor, Westwing, Rankin Park Centre, Level 1, 2 Lookout Road
New Lambton Heights, NSW, 2305
Hours of Operation
Mon to Fri: 8am-4:30pm
Accessibility
Referral System
Self referral, Family member, GP, Client must be aware of the referral
Service Fees
No- fees apply for out of home accommodation in some circumstances
Languages (other than English)
Telephone interpreter available
Disability Access
Yes. Toilets, Ramps
Organisational Information
Area Served
Hunter LGA
Parent Organisation
Hunter New England LHD
Postal Address
ACAT, c/o Kurri Kurri Hospital
Lang St
Kurri Kurri
NSW
2327
Other Information
Volunteering Opportunities
No
Last Updated: 28 September 2023