Assessment for admission into Residential Aged Care Facilities ("Nursing Homes" and "Hostels") is conducted by ACATs.

Provide accommodation and care for people with high level care needs.
Formerly known as "Nursing Homes".

Generally provided accommodation and personal care, such as help with dressing and showering, together with occasional nursing care.
Formerly known as "Hostels".

Details on fees for residential aged care facilities.

Details on services that provide an avenue for dealing with complaints and disuptes with residential aged care facilities.

Bodies responsible for accreditation of Residential Aged Care Facilities.

Industry/professional bodies with an interest in Residential Aged Care Facilities.

Government Departments that have a role in residential aged care facilities.

Community Aged Care Packages (CACPs) provide planned and co-ordinated packages of community care services designed to assist aged people with complex care needs remain in their own homes.
Care Packages are targeted at frail older people living in the community who are eligible for admission to a residential aged care facility.

Abbeyfield supportive house are planned to provide an affordable, non- institutional group housing option for older people.

The Office of Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading has information on the Retirement Villages Act 2004 and a checklist of points useful for people considering moving into a Retirement Village. See also their Fact and Information Sheet.