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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/aged-care-assessment-team-acat-assessments
If you need some help at home or are considering moving into an aged care home, you may first need a free assessment by an ACAT. A member of an ACAT will talk to you about your current situation and work out if you are eligible to receive government subsidised aged care services.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/researching-home-care-providers-considerations-and-checklist
01 Jan 2019... This fact sheet provides tips on how to find a provider that suits your needs and how to find out how much the services cost.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/speech-pathology-and-dyspraxia-difficulty-producing-speech
30 Apr 2008... Information about the condition dyspraxia, or difficulty producing speech, types of dyspraxia, who can help and what family/friends can do to help.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/my-aged-care
This website provides information explaining what My Aged Care is.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/what-the-new-aged-care-quality-standards-mean-for-you-video
01 Nov 2019... A short video for aged care consumers, their families and representatives explaining the new Aged Care Quality Standards (Quality Standards) that began on 1 July 2019. Watch the video to see what the new Quality Standards mean in practice for you.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/poor-bowel-control
01 Jun 2016... People with poor bowel control accidentally pass bowel motions at the wrong time or in the wrong place. They may also pass wind when they do not mean to.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/communication-cards
01 Jan 2025... The Communication Cards depict a wide range of daily activities and situations and can be used to prompt discussion, assist with directions, clarify a client’s needs and more. The Communication Cards cover themes such as: Food, Drink, Meals, Religion, Spirituality, Medical, Health Specialists, Personal Care, Sleep, TV, Recreation, Feelings, Pain and Mobility Aids.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/aged-care-signage-0
01 Jan 2025... The Aged Care Signage will assist residents in aged care facilities in navigating their way around their home or service. Signs such as 'kitchen', 'dining room', 'keep out', 'danger', and 'this way to the garden', will help improve communication with residents and clients and minimise confusion.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/including-someone-in-the-decision-brochure
23 Jul 2023... This brochure from Seniors Rights Victoria has advice for when you are appointed to make decisions for someone and how to involve them in the decision-making process. The brochure includes contact information of organisations who may be able to provide help on this matter. More information on decision-making and your rights can be found on the Seniors Rights Victoria website.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/priority-primary-care-centres-ppccs-translated-flyers
09 Mar 2023... Victorian priority primary care centres (PPCCs) support local hospitals by providing care for people with conditions that require urgent attention but not an emergency response.