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Accommodation bond For those who entered care prior to 1 July 2014, the amount payable for permanent entry to an aged care facility (low care
Home Care Packages provide care and support to assist older people who want to stay in their own home. To be eligible to receive a Home Care Package, a person must be assessed and approved by the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). ACAT assessments determine eligibility for Government Funded Care Services. An ACAT assessment remain valid indefinitely unless the approval was granted for a specific time period.
For people who enter residential aged care after 1 July 2014 a means tested amount is used to determine how much they can pay for accommodation and care.