Aged Care & Community Assessments
Bodycare Aged Care Assessment Services
Bodycare’s Aged Care Assessment Team assists older people and their carers to identify what kind of care will best meet their ongoing needs.
We’re an independent team of assessors under the Single Assessment System, working on behalf of the Australian Department of Health & Aged Care.
Our team contains a mixture of the following assessment staff:
- Multi-disciplinary clinical staff (health professionals such as medical officers, social workers, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists)
- Non-clinical assessor staff with expertise in the Aged and community care sector
Our team conductsassessments for aged care services at every level. That includes home support assessments for entry-level community support services, as well as comprehensive tests to determine eligibility for home care packages and residential aged care services (including restorative, respite and transitional care options).
We offer aged care assessment services in Melbourne, operating across the Southern and Eastern Regions of Metropolitan Melbourne.
To refer, please visit the My Aged Care website or phone 1800 200 422.
Are You Eligible for an Aged Care Assessment?
You’re eligible for an ACAS (or ACAT) assessment in Melbourne if you’re 65 years or older, or you’re 50 years or older and identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
People under 65 years of age will usually first require an assessment for eligibility for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). For further information on the NDIS in your region, please contact 1800 800 110 or visit the NDIS website.
Exclusion Criteria
- People who are not medically stable
- People who do not provide consent for a My Aged Care assessment
Contact information
If you are seeking information about the status of your assessment please contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 (Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm or Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm) who will advise you which assessment organisation is managing your referral and how to make contact. The My Aged Care website is a useful resource to help you prepare for your assessment.
Head Office Address: 50-56 York St, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Phone: (03) 8317 5304
Fax: (03) 9957 8164
Email: agedcare@bodycare.com.au
Aged Care FAQs
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For community assessments:
- Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422
- Web form: www.myagedcare.gov.au/referral
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Each NDIS and aged care assessment takes approximately 60-90 minutes.
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Absolutely. We encourage people to invite a support person, next of kin or an authorised representative to attend should they wish.
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Bodycare’s aged care and community assessments assist seniors in identifying what kind of care will best meet their ongoing needs.
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Our aged care assessment team comprises experienced and qualified assessors dedicated to providing timely and efficient evaluations that support the health and wellbeing of Australians.
Our team conducts these assessments at home to determine eligibility for home care packages and residential aged care services (including restorative, respite and transitional care options). Our team will ask for access to your GP and hospital records, current medications and care plans. At the in-person assessment, they will observe physical abilities, mental wellbeing, and daily challenges.
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Yes, these assessments are fully funded by the Australian Government, making them accessible to eligible individuals.
Eligibility Criteria: Persons aged 65 years and over or 50 years and over if you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. People under 65 years of age will usually first require an assessment for eligibility for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). For further information on the NDIS in your region please contact 1800 800 110 or visit the NDIS website.
Exclusion Criteria: People who are not medically stable and people who do not provide consent for a My Aged Care assessment.
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