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5 steps to Entry into Residential Aged Care

This booklet will help you, your carer, your family or friends to understand what residential aged care is, why you might want or need it, and how to go about arranging it.

In this section:

Downloadable Resident Entry Application Form

The Information Booklet 5 steps to Entry into Residential Aged Care is available for download in PDF format. A checklist for you to use when visiting a home is also available.

PDF printable version of the entire 5 steps to Entry into Residential Aged Care Booklet (PDF 1918 KB)

The Five Steps

  1. Assessing your eligibility (ACAT assessment)
  2. Finding a home
  3. Working out the cost
  4. Applying
  5. Moving and settling in
PDF printable version of the Checklist (PDF 444 KB)

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