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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/about-the-royal-commission-into-aged-care-quality-and-safety
01 Dec 2019... The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has been set up to look at the quality of aged care services and whether those services are meeting the needs of the Australian community. This includes: Care for older people living at home, People living with dementia, and people living in residential aged care including younger people with disabilities.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/aged-care-assessment-team-acat-assessments
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.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/communication-cards
The Communication Cards depict a wide range of daily activities and situations and can be used to prompt discussion, assist with directions or clarify a client's needs. The Communication Cards cover themes such as: Food, Drink, Meals, Religion, Spirituality, Medical, Health Specialists, Personal Care, Sleep, TV, Recreation, Feelings, Pain and Mobility Aids
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/healthy-women-active-women-video
These strength based videos aim to motivate and engage CALD women to discuss, think about, and plan beneficial physical activities in their daily lives as one way to reduce their risk of heart disease.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/manual-wheelchair
01 May 2016... The manual wheelchair resource provides clear, concise instructions on using a manual wheelchair safely.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/dehydration-health-literacy-information-for-residents-families-and-carers
A translated resource with information about prevention and management of dehydration for residents, families and carers. It includes some signs a person may be dehydrated and also ways to prevent and manage dehydration.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/my-aged-care
This website provides information explaining what My Aged Care is.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/transition-care-program-client-information-and-agreement
01 Feb 2023... This document provides information for consumers about the Victorian Transition Care Program and the Client Agreement. The Client Agreement is a formal agreement between the TCP Service Provider (the authorised Health Service that runs the program) and the person receiving care or their representative. It outlines the terms and conditions of the care provided by the TCP Service Provider.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/what-the-new-aged-care-quality-standards-mean-for-you-video
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.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/where-to-go-for-help-victoria-help-sheet-4
This Help Sheet describes where people with Parkinson's disease and their families and carers can go to get help, support and information in Victoria.
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