Phone
5454 7589
Aged Care Assessment Services (ACAS) is a multi-disciplinary team who assist older people and their carers to identify what kind of care will best meet their needs when they are no longer able to manage at home without assistance.
ACAS provides a comprehensive assessment of care needs and information on suitable care options including Community Care Services, Community Aged Care Packages or Residential Aged Care services. They help to arrange access or referral to appropriate care needs.
Bendigo ACAS provides services for the Loddon Mallee region, except Mildura area.
Staff include Geriatricians, Nurses and Allied Health staff.
Hours
Monday - Friday
8.30am - 5.00pm
Referral Process
Bendigo Health Referral Centre accepts refererals from inpatient services, hospital outpatient and ambulatory services, general practitioners, allied health and self referrals. The preferred referral method is via the SCTT form, although Medical Director summary templates from GP's are also accepted.
Basic demographic information is required including full name, date of birth, contact details including address and telephone number, gender, GP details, consultant details if applicable and the medical condition/reason for referral.
Referral may be sent by post to:-
Bendigo Health Referral Centre
Bendigo Health
PO Box 126, Bendigo. Vic. 3552.
Fax: (03) 5454 7099 or 1300 733 589 toll free
Phone: (03) 5454 7059 or 1300 733 581 toll free
Referrals are prioritised depending on the circumstances of the individual.