What is an ACAT assessment and how is this different from my previous home support assessment?

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• What is a Home Support Assessment?

  A Home Support Assessment is a regional assessment for Commonwealth Home Support (CHSP).  This is the beginning of the pipeline for clients needing services at a lower level. 

• Who is ACAT?

  Aged Care Assessment Team  ​ ACAT is the My Aged Care Assessment team that complete the comprehensive assessments after the Client has been referred to them via the Regional Assessment team.  You may find more information about the ACAT assessments ...

• What is a Comprehensive Assessment?

  This is an assessment that defines the assistance a client can access. This can include Residential Care, Short Term Restorative Care and Home Care Packages and is completed by an ACAT assessor. This is for clients needing higher care than CHSP ...

• How do I get help at home and am I eligible for government funded care?

  Please open this link to find out more about government funded care. LINK: https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/frequently-asked-questions/where-do-i-start 

• Is there any commonwealth home support (CHSP) funding?

  Feros Care can check within our internal system about your funding. Representatives from outside of Feros Care may sometimes inform clients there is funding available in regions whent here may not be. It is best to contact Feros Care directly.