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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/changed-behaviour-noisy-information-for-residents-families-and-carers
19 May 2016... This translated resource provides information about dementia and changed behaviour for residents, families and carers. It outlines some causes of noisy behaviour and some tips on how to care for someone with noisy behaviour.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/changed-behaviour-wandering-information-for-residents-families-and-carers
19 May 2016... This translated resource provides information about dementia and changed behaviour for residents, families and carers. It outlines some causes of people wandering and some tips on how to care for someone who wanders.
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/complaints-under-the-racial-discrimination-act
01 May 2020... The Racial Discrimination Act makes it against the law to treat you unfairly because of your race, colour, descent, national or ethnic origin or immigrant status. This fact sheet explains when the law is used, what racial discrimination and racial hatred are, when the offensive behaviour is against the law and what you can do if you experience discrimination or racial hatred.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/constipation-health-literacy-information-for-residents-families-and-carers
30 Oct 2021... A translated resource providing information about prevention and management of constipation for residents, families and carers. It includes some signs that a person may be constipated and also ways to prevent and manage constipation.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/coronavirus-covid-19-grief-and-trauma-support-for-those-impacted-by-covid-19-in-the-aged
01 Dec 2020... This fact sheet provides useful information about grief and trauma support services for those impacted by COVID-19 in the aged care sector. The services are available for residential aged care residents, home care recipients, their loved ones and aged care staff.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/dehydration-health-literacy-information-for-residents-families-and-carers
A translated resource with information about prevention and management of dehydration for residents, families and carers. It includes some signs a person may be dehydrated and also ways to prevent and manage dehydration.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/delirium-information-for-residents-families-and-carers
30 Oct 2021... A translated resource with information about the prevention and management of delirium for residents, families and carers. It includes some signs that a person may have delirium, what may cause it and ways to manage delirium.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/depression-information-for-residents-families-and-carers
30 Oct 2021... A translated resource with information about the signs, causes and management of depression for residents, families and carers.