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If you need some help at home or are considering moving into an aged care home, you may first need a free assessment by an ACAT. A member of an ACAT will talk to you about your current situation and work out if you are eligible to receive government subsidised aged care services.

01 Nov 2019... A short video for aged care consumers, their families and representatives explaining the new Aged Care Quality Standards (Quality Standards) that began on 1 July 2019. Watch the video to see what the new Quality Standards mean in practice for you.

01 Jan 2019... This fact sheet provides tips on how to find a provider that suits your needs and how to find out how much the services cost.

29 Jun 2021... A poster which explains what elder abuse is and how to get support.

01 Jan 2025... The Aged Care Signage will assist residents in aged care facilities in navigating their way around their home or service. Signs such as 'kitchen', 'dining room', 'keep out', 'danger', and 'this way to the garden', will help improve communication with residents and clients and minimise confusion.

15 Jul 2022... Nobody should experience violence or abuse because of their age. Elder abuse is family violence and is unacceptable. This video explains what elder abuse (or violence against older people) looks like and how you can get help if you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse. This is an initiative of the Barwon Elder Abuse Primary Prevention Network. 

05 Mar 2024... This factsheet explains what coercive control is, and how coercive control can affect older people. It includes a list of some of the signs of coercive control against older people, a case study to help know how to recognise these signs, and how to seek help.

30 May 2024... This fact sheet provides information on germicidal ultraviolet (UV) lighting used in the Victorian Department of Health's clinical trial ELUCIDAR study . It explains what germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) lighting is, how it works, and how it is used safely. More information can be found at Health.Vic's page on ELUCIDAR study.  

23 Jul 2023... This brochure from Seniors Rights Victoria offers tips on saying 'no' to someone who asks you to sign something or give them something. It can be difficult to say ‘no’ to someone you care about, particularly if they are going through difficult times or are used to getting your financial support.  The brochure also includes contact information for other organisations who may provide help in these situations.  

23 Jul 2023... This brochure from Seniors Rights Victoria has advice for when you are appointed to make decisions for someone and how to involve them in the decision-making process. The brochure includes contact information of organisations who may be able to provide help on this matter. More information on decision-making and your rights can be found on the Seniors Rights Victoria website.