COMMUNITY AGED CARE PACKAGES (CACP)
Community Aged Care Packages is one of the major services provided
by the Elderly Australian Chinese Homes for the frail aged. The target
group includes frail older people living in their own homes or rental
accommodation. They have complex care needs and would qualify for
admission to aged residential care facility but wish to continue to
live in the community and maintain their lifestyle.
The Department of Health and Ageing has since June 1994 given approvals
and fundings to the Elderly Australian Chinese Homes to provide service
for 35 clients. The service area covers eight local government areas
of Ashfield, Burwood, Strathfield, Bankstown, Canterbury, Marrickville
and Canada Bay.
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Objective
To provide a planned and co-ordinated package of community service
as an alternative to residential care to
the frail and elderly Chinese, Indo-Chinese and Vietnamese.
Eligibility
Anyone who is over 65 can apply. Each application must meet the
criteria of the Aged Care Assessment Team.
Service Fee
Up to 17.5% of the Age Pension
Application Form
Download in Microsoft Word format
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Services
 Personal care
Meal preparation
Laundry
Housework and
mowing
Supervising
medication or simple dressing
Mobility - assist
with shopping, visits to doctors and dentists
Social interaction
- outings, day activities and festival celebrations
Rehabilitative,
emotional or dementia support
Assistance in
bill paying
Assistance in
welfare related matters
Home respite
Enquiry
Please call (02) 9744 8017.
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CACP