Community Aged Care Packages provide Case Management to help people with complex care needs remain living in their own home.  They are Designed for each individual and based on their particular needs.

Fees
The Aged and Disability Service is flexible in order to meet the varying financial needs and requirements of the client.  The Assessment Officer will discuss the cost with you, during the assessment.

Eligibility
To be eligible to receive a Care Package your needs must first be assessed by an approved assessment authority.

Swan Hill Rural City Council (CHSP)

 The Swan Hill Rural City municipality has a area of approximately 6,700 square kilometres. It stretches from Robinvale in the north-west to Swan Hill in the south-east, a distance of some 130 kilometres, and is home to almost 22,000 persons. 

Swan Hill Rural City Council provide a range of and Health and Community Services and By Laws for residents of the Municipality.

Interpreting Services
Telephone Service available on request.

After Hours Telephone
03 5036 2333

Hours
Monday to Friday
8.30am - 5.00pm

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.

Bendigo Health - Swan Hill

Bendigo Health National Respite for Carers Program (NRCP) Respite Services works with other organisations to plan and arrange flexible centre based and community access group respite options under a brokerage model of service delivery for carers living in the Loddon Mallee Region of Victoria.
The program targets primary carers of people who are
•	Frail aged – 65 yrs and over, or people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, aged 50 yrs and over
•	People with dementia.
•	People with dementia and challenging behaviours.
•	People with terminal illness and requiring end of life care, and
•	People who need high-level care.
The program recognises and works with special needs groups, which align with those identified under the Aged Care Act 1997.
To find out more about centre based and community access group respite options and locations carers may access through the program please call 1800 068 978 or 5036 1919.

GANNAWARRA SHIRE COUNCIL

The Assessment Team provides the first point of entry for aged and disability services provided by Council. Referrals are taken over the phone and if a person is eligible, an Assessment Officer will visit the person at home in order to assess the person's needs and provide information on Council and other community care services in the municipality. 
 
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday
8.30am to 5pm

Contacts
Phone:  1300 520 520
Birchip: Margaret Pollington
Charlton: Anne Livingston
Donald: Anne Livingston
Sea Lake: Estelle Trembath
Wycheproof: Margaret Pollington

Buloke Shire Council - Wycheproof

 The Buloke Shire is located in North Western Victoria, occupying an area of 8,000 square kilometres and with a population of 7939 people - almost 1 person per square kilometre!

The main townships within the shire: Birchip, Charlton, Donald, Sea Lake and Wycheproof, offer a comprehensive range of health, education and recreational facilities. The Buloke Shire Council has an office in each of the main towns. This ensures provision of a wide range of services within easy access to the community. Each office offers customer service as well as specialist functions.

DISTRICT OFFICES

WYCHEPROOF
367 Broadway
Wycheproof  Vic  3527
Ph: 1300 520 520
Fax: 5493 7395

BIRCHIP
22 Cumming Street
Birchip  Vic  3483
Ph: 1300 520 520
Fax: 5492 2630

CHARLTON
1 High Street
Charlton  Vic  3525
Ph: 1300 520 520
Fax: 5491 1723

DONALD
McCulloch Street
Donald  Vic  3480
Ph: 1300 520 520
Fax: 5497 1419

SEA LAKE
65 Horance Street
Sea Lake  Vic  3533
Ph: 1300 520 520
Fax: 5070 1389

Agriculture is the primary source of both income and employment in the area, with grain production the major industry. Other forms of agriculture, small industry, retail and community sectors provide other employment and income.




Buloke Shire Council - Charlton

Services including aged care, child healthcare, community health, disability, drug & alcohol information/advice/referral, health promotion, home care, home maintenance and repair, immunisation,  mental health, nursing, pharmacy, respite care, transport

Goodwin Village is a Residential Aged Care facility with Aged and Disability Persons' Hostel and Independent Living Units.

Goodwin Village provide dementia specific care and ageing care in place.

Reflecting the motto 'Living with Friends' Goodwin Village provides care and support to aged and disabled residents in a professional and ethical manner.

Area Serviced
Buloke Shire

Goodwin Village

Services including ageing care, dementia-specific care and respite care.

Loddon Shire Council - Community Services

Services including The Loddon Shire population is approx 7,500. The municipality is includes a diverse range of communities.Bridgewater, Inglewood, Wedderburn, Serpentine, Tarnagulla, Boort and Pyramid Hill .

Loddon Shire Council - Serpentine Office [Community Services]
provides  Aged Care , Disability Services and Family Services.

Aged Care & Disability: Home and Community Care (HACC) Program  supports  frail aged, people living with disabilities and their to assist persons by providing assistance with home care, home maintenance, personal care, respite care and delivered meals. The service enables people to remain independent for as long as practically possible.

Early Services
Early years Services include Maternal and Child Health Services, which offer a comprehensive public health and educational service for families with young children, Immunisations, and Kindergarton Programs.

Deniliquin Community Health Service Aged Care Assessment Team

Living at Home Assessment to assist and support individuals to remain living independantly at home and in the community.

Aims:
To promote independence of individuals by the identification of appropriate support services, developing a care plan and monitoring the care plan for effectiveness. Working with the individuals strengths.

Referral through My Aged Care accepted.

Shire of Campaspe Aged and Disability

Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC PYP for people under 65 (under 50 if Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander) – Living at Home Assessments
A Living at Home Assessment is the process of undertaking a broad holistic assessment of general health and wellbeing in the context of active ageing and independent living.  This assessment is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Victoria.  The assessment can be requested by clients/family/other agencies (with client consent) and focusses on the needs and goals of the client and works with them to access appropriate community or primary care services. 

Regional Assessment Service (RAS) - Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP for people over the age of 65 years or 50 years if the client is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander)
RAS also assess for Assistance with Care and Housing programs.
The RAS home support assessment officer role is to work with clients and their families/carers to develop a support plan that reflects the clients aged care needs, goals and preferences.

YARRIAMBIACK SHIRE COUNCIL

Council provides support to residents who are frail, aged, chronically ill or have disabilities.  Support is also provided to their carers. Programs include Home Care, Home Maintenance, Respite Care, Personal Care, Meals-on-Wheels, Center Based Meals, Volunteer Transport.

Council also provides a range of services to support families and their children including Maternal & Child Health Centers, Immunisation services, Head Lice information and treatment, Preschool and Youth services.

Council maintains and monitors health in the municipality as well as ensuring that laws in respect to food, animals, buildings, noise, vermin, traffic and pollution are adhered to.

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