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Consumer Directed Care (CDC) packaged program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, launched in July 2010. The purpose of the program is to give care recipients and their carers to make choices about the types of care services they access and the delivery of those services, including who will deliver the services and when so as to improve their quality of life.
Australian Nursing Home Foundation is one of the 12 service provider in NSW being funded for the pilot program. Our service area covers: South East Sydney and Western Sydney regions.
These programs are flexible in contents and are coordinated by a registered nurse to deliver a full spectrum of high level care services ranging from nursing assessment and care planning; personal and domestic assistance; and access to behavioural management specialists so as to meet the high level complex care needs of the clients.
What is CDC Packaged Care?
There are three levels of subsidy for Consumer Directed Packaged Care places depending on the assessed level of care to be provided. Currently, ANHF is funded to provide care services to the clients of the first two levels.
These 3 levels are:
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CDC Low Care – This level of care is to provide care services to people living in the community who have low level complex care needs. It may provide services such as personal care, social support, transport to appointments, home help, meal preparation and gardening.
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CDC High Care – This level of care is to provide care services to people living in the community who have high level complex care needs. It may provide services such as nursing, domestic assistance, in-home respite, personal care, transport to appointments, and social support.
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CDC High Care Dementia – This level of care is to provide care services to people living in community who have high level, complex care needs and also experience behaviours and symptoms associated with dementia that affect their ability to live independently. (Not available in ANHF)
The target group for CDC packages is older people who are 70 years or over, living in the community and frail.
How can I access a CDC package?
To receive a CDC package, you must be assessed by an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). The assessment is free. Information on ACATs is available from doctors, hospitals and community centers, or to call Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre on 1800 052 222.
How is a package arranged?
Our coordinator will assess your care needs and plan a package of service which will be tailored to meet your needs. We will discuss the care plan with you and your family or carer. After you have agreed on the care arrangement, we will ask you to sign the Agreement and Care Plan before service commence.
How much will I have to pay?
You are requested to pay the basic service fee. The maximum amount would not be more than 17.5% of the aged pension. You will have a monthly invoice for services you receive. No one will be denied services due to inability to pay.
Our Services area covers:
Sydney South East /except Sutherland
Office address:
528-538 Jones Street, Ultimo NSW 2007
Tel: (02) 9211 9838 Fax: (02) 9280 0239
Email: cacpses@anhf.org.au
Western Sydney: Auburn, Baulkham Hills, Blacktown, Holroyd & Parramatta
Office address:
413-425 Beamish Street, Campsie NSW 2194
Tel: (02) 9784 0868 / 0869
Fax: (02) 9784 0800
Email: eachws@anhf.org.au
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