Frail older people aged 65 years and over or 50 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the community who would be assessed by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) as eligible to receive at least low level residential aged care, and who have:
a history of homelessness, at risk of being or experiencing homelessness;
complex care needs arising from physical, social and psychological needs;
a preference to remain living in the community with appropriate supports;
a need for ongoing monitoring and review of changing care needs;
the ability to live in the community with appropriate community care.
There are no citizenship or residency restrictions on accessing a CACP. However, the intention of CACPs is ongoing care and not temporary care.
What is the aim of the program?
Provide individually planned and coordinated packages of community aged services;
Meet the needs of frail older people with complex care needs assessed as eligible for low or high level residential care;
Enable those who have expressed a preference to live at home to do so with the assistance of a package of care.
What service does the program provide?
The types of services that may be provided by a CACP include:
Personal care; housework; shopping; meal preparation; transport; medication monitoring; social support; rehabilitation support; home maintenance; respite and case management.
What is the program’s assessment and review process?
The Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) completes an assessment to determine whether a person is eligible for a package. The HCACP coordinator will then carry out a further assessment to determine suitability of the program for the client and will liaise with the client regarding the types of services and frequency of service to be provided. Reviews will be done annually, and where there is a change in the level of the person’s need.
When does the program operate?
The services are typically delivered from Monday to Friday between 7.30am to 5.00 p.m.
What partnerships does the program have?
Program Fees
The Department of Health and Ageing has stipulated that the maximum contribution of CACP care recipients receiving the basic pension will be $8.23 per day. This figure is 17.5% of the base rate of pension (excluding supplements), rounded down to the nearest cent. This contribution is negotiable with the client and no one will be refused services due to an inability to pay.
Who can refer to the program?
Anyone (self, family member or health professional) can make a referral to the CACP program.
How do you refer to the program?
Call the Catholic Community Services Enquiries & Referrals line on 1800 225 474, or contact the HCACP coordinator directly on 8306 2911.
Any other information
Referral Criteria
Who is eligible?
See Target group above
Who is not eligible?
People out the City of Sydney area, or who have not been approved for a CACP by the Aged Care Assessment Team, or who do not have a history of homelessness or a risk of homelessness.
Is priority access given?
Priority is given to those who most urgently need the provision of services.
