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2014 AGED CARE APPROVALS ROUND - ESSENTIAL GUIDE

SECTION 7 – REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION OF AGED CARE PLACES

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NEW SOUTH WALESRESIDENTIAL AGED CARE PLACES

Region Identified geographic location(s) in the region in

2014

Identified special needs group(s) in the region in

2014

Identified key issues for the region in 2014

Indicative number of places for the region

in 2014Statewide - - - 315Central Coast - - - 100Central West - - - 50Far North Coast - - - 100Hunter - - - 150Illawarra - - - 100Mid North Coast - - - 120Nepean - - - 200New England - - - 60Orana Far West - - - 100Riverina Murray - - - 75South East Sydney - - - 50South West Sydney - - - 450Southern Highlands - - - 100Western Sydney - - - 450

TOTAL PLACES 2,420

NOTES: A total of 315 residential places are available to all regions, consistent with the objectives of the national aged care

planning processes, to applicants that:o provide evidence of specific barriers to access to residential aged care places in a particular location; and/or o propose an innovative model of care and/or approach to service delivery; and/oro demonstrate a continuing need for additional places in a particular location;

In all aged care planning regions , applications are particularly encouraged from services able to focus on the provision of care for people identified as belonging to one, or more of the following special needs groups:

o people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;o people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;o people who live in rural or remote areas;o people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;o veterans;o people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless;o care leavers; o parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal; and/oro lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have established links and working relationships with one or more of these special needs groups applied for, as well as the capacity to provide appropriate care and support.

Priority will be given where there is a demonstrated need for services and/or poor access to services, and evidence of the applicant’s history, capacity and on-going competence in providing care to identified special needs group(s).

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NEW SOUTH WALESHOME CARE PLACES

Region Identified geographic location(s) in the region in

2014

Identified special needs group(s) in the region in

2014

Identified key issues for the region in 2014

Indicative number of places for the region

in 2014Central Coast - - - 144Central West - - - 73Far North Coast - - - 83Hunter - - - 199Illawarra - - - 125Inner West - - - 135Mid North Coast - - - 138Nepean - - - 107New England - - - 145Northern Sydney - - - 255Orana Far West - - - 130Riverina Murray - - - 72South East Sydney - - - 252South West Sydney - - - 202Southern Highlands - - - 104Western Sydney - - - 214

TOTAL PLACES 2,378

NOTES: In all aged care planning regions , applications are particularly encouraged from services able to focus on the

provision of care for people identified as belonging to one, or more of the following special needs groups:o people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;o people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;o people who live in rural or remote areas;o people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;o veterans;o people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless;o care leavers; o parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal; and/oro lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have established links and working relationships with one or more of these special needs groups applied for, as well as the capacity to provide appropriate care and support.

Priority will be given where there is a demonstrated need for services and/or poor access to services, and evidence of the applicant’s history, capacity and on-going competence in providing care to identified special needs group(s).

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VICTORIARESIDENTIAL AGED CARE PLACES

Region Identified geographic location(s) in the region in

2014

Identified special needs group(s) in the region in

2014

Identified key issues for the region in 2014

Indicative number of places for the region

in 2014Places available to all regions

-

Seeking applications for all regions focusing on the provision of care for: people who are

homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless;

lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people;

people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;

care leavers; and/or people separated from

their children by forced adoption or removal.

- 141

Barwon South Western

-

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the provision of care for: people from culturally

and linguistically diverse backgrounds;

people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;

people who are financially or socially disadvantaged; and/or

veterans.

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the following communities:Italian

60

Eastern Metropolitan

-

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the provision of care for: people who are

financially or socially disadvantaged (particularly in Yarra Ranges);

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; and/or

people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the following communities:

Italian, Greek; Cantonese, German, Mandarin 400

Manningham (C)Monash (C)Yarra Ranges (S)

- -

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Gippsland

-

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the provision of care for: people from culturally

and linguistically diverse backgrounds;

people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;

veterans; and/or people who are

financially or socially disadvantaged.

-

250

East Gippsland (S)South Gippsland (S)Wellington (S)

- -

Grampians

-

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the provision of care for: veterans; and/or people from culturally

and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

- 160

Moorabool (S) - -Hume

-

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the provision of care for: people from culturally

and linguistically diverse backgrounds; and/or

veterans.

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the following communities:Italian

180

Alpine (S) - -Loddon-Mallee

-

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the provision of care for: people from Aboriginal

and Torres Strait Islander communities;

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;

veterans; and/or people who are

financially or socially disadvantaged.

- 180

Greater Bendigo (C) - -

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Northern Metropolitan

-

Banyule (C)Hume (C)Yarra (C)

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the provision of care for: people from culturally

and linguistically diverse backgrounds;

people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;

people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;

people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless; and/or

veterans.

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the following communities:Arabic; Greek, Italian; Macedonian; Maltese

500

- -

Southern Metropolitan

-

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the provision of care for: veterans; people from culturally

and linguistically diverse backgrounds;

people who are financially or socially disadvantaged; and/or

people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the following communities:

Dutch, Greek, German, Italian, Polish, Russian

400

Casey (C)Frankston (C)Mornington Peninsula (S)

- -

Western Metropolitan

-

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the provision of care for: people from culturally

and linguistically diverse backgrounds;

people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;

people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;

veterans and/or people who are

homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless.

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the following communities:Cantonese; Croatian; Greek; Italian; Macedonian, Maltese; Vietnamese.

400

Brimbank (C)Melton (S)Wyndham (C)

- -

TOTAL PLACES 2,671

NOTE: The key issues across all regions are dementia and respite.

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VICTORIAHOME CARE PLACES

Region Identified geographic location(s) in the region

in 2014

Identified special needs group(s) in the region in

2014

Identified key issues for the region in 2014

Indicative number of places for the region

in 2014Barwon South Western

-

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the provision of care for: people who live in rural

and remote areas.

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the following communities:Croatian, Dutch, German, Greek, Italian

94

Greater Geelong (C) - -Eastern Metropolitan

-

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the provision of care for: people who are

financially or socially disadvantaged; and/or

people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless.

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the following communities:Cantonese, German, Greek, Italian, Mandarin

405

Manningham (C)Yarra Ranges (S)

- Level 2 Home Care Places

Gippsland

-

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the provision of care for: people who are

financially or socially disadvantaged; and/or

people who live in rural and remote areas.

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the following communities:Dutch, German, Greek, Italian, Maltese

90

Baw Baw (S)Latrobe (C)Wellington (S)

- Level 2 and 4 Home Care places

Grampians

-

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the provision of care for: people who live in rural

and remote areas.

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the following communities:Croatian, Dutch, German, Hungarian, Italian

51

Ballarat (C) - Level 2 Home Care places

Hume

-

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the provision of care for: people who are

financially or socially disadvantaged; and/or

people who live in rural or remote areas.

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the following communities:Croatian, Dutch, German, Greek, Italian

87

Wodonga (RC) - Level 2, 3 and 4 Home Care places

Greater Shepparton (C) - Level 4 Home Care places

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Loddon-Mallee

-

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the provision of care for: people who are

financially or socially disadvantaged; and/or

people who live in rural and remote areas.

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the following communities:Croatian, Dutch, German, Greek, Italian

93

Greater Bendigo (C) - -

Macedon Ranges (S) - Level 2 Home Care places

Campaspe (S) - Level 3 and 4 Home Care places

Northern Metropolitan

-

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the provision of care for: people who are

financially or socially disadvantaged; and/or

people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless.

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the following communities:Arabic, Greek, Italian; Macedonian; Maltese

337

Whittlesea (C)Banyule (C)

- Level 2 Home Care places

Southern Metropolitan

-

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the provision of care for: people who are

financially or socially disadvantaged; and/or

people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless.

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the following communities:German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Russian

403

Casey (C)Kingston (C)

- Level 2 Home Care places

Mornington Peninsula (S) - Level 2 and 4 Home Care places

Western Metropolitan

-

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the provision of care for: people who are

financially or socially disadvantaged.

Seeking applications for the region focusing on the following communities:Croatian, Greek, Italian, Maltese, Vietnamese

208

TOTAL PLACES 1,768

NOTE: The key issue across all aged care planning regions is dementia; and In all aged care planning regions , applications are particularly encouraged from services able to focus on the

provision of care for people identified as belonging to one, or more of the following special needs groups:o veterans;o people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;o people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;o lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people;o care leavers; and/oro parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal.

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QUEENSLANDRESIDENTIAL AGED CARE PLACES

Region Identified geographic location(s) in the region in

2014

Identified special needs group(s) in the region in

2014

Identified key issues for the region in 2014

Indicative number of places for the region

in 2014Places available to all regions

Seeking applications for all regions focusing on the provision of care for: people from Aboriginal

and Torres Strait Islander communities;

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;

people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;

people who live in rural or remote areas;

veterans; people who are

homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless;

care leavers; and/or lesbian, gay, bisexual,

transgender and intersex people.

- 125

Central West (entire region)North West (entire region)South West (entire region)

Seeking applications in these three regions focusing on the provision of care for:people who live in rural or remote areas.

Brisbane North - - - 150Cabool - - - 300Darling Downs - - - 300Far North - - - 300Fitzroy - - - 150Logan River Valley - - - 200Mackay - - - 100Northern - - - 100South Coast - - - 250Sunshine Coast - - - 200West Moreton - - - 250Wide Bay - - - 200

TOTAL PLACES 2,625

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QUEENSLANDHOME CARE PLACES

Region Identified geographic location(s) in the region in

2014

Identified special needs group(s) in the region in

2014

Identified key issues for the region in 2014

Indicative number of places for the region

in 2014Brisbane North - - - 150Brisbane South - - - 150Cabool - - - 200Darling Downs - - - 90Fitzroy - - - 70Mackay - - - 60Northern - - - 100Sunshine Coast* - - - 83Wide Bay - - - 110

TOTAL PLACES 1,013

NOTE: In all aged care planning regions , applications are particularly encouraged from services able to focus on the

provision of care for people identified as belonging to one, or more of the following special needs groups:o people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;o people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;o people who live in rural or remote areas;o people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;o veterans;o people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless;o care leavers; and/oro lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people.

Applications will be given priority where there is a demonstrated need for services and/or poor access to services in an aged care planning region by a special needs group(s). Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the capacity to provide appropriate care and support, as well as established links and working relationships with one or more of these special needs groups.

* Applicants applying for an allocation of home care places in this aged care planning region are required to demonstrate exceptional need by completing Part 5 of Section B of the ‘Home Care Places’ application form. Further information can be found in Section 2 of the 2014 ACAR Essential Guide.

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WESTERN AUSTRALIARESIDENTIAL AGED CARE PLACES

Region Identified geographic location(s) in the region in

2014

Identified special needs group(s) in the region in

2014

Identified key issues for the region in 2014

Indicative number of places for the region

in 2014Metropolitan North

- -Seeking applications for the region focusing on residential respite.

200

Metropolitan South West

- -

Seeking applications for the region focusing on residential respite.

308

Metropolitan EastMetropolitan South East

- -

Seeking applications for the region focusing on residential respite.

200

South West

- -

Seeking applications for the region focusing on residential respite.

200

GoldfieldsGreat SouthernKimberleyMid WestPilbaraWheatbelt

- -

Seeking applications for the region focusing on residential respite. 150

TOTAL PLACES 1,058

NOTE: In all aged care planning regions , applications are particularly encouraged from services able to focus on the

provision of care for people identified as belonging to one, or more of the following special needs groups:o people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities; o people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; o people who live in rural or remote areas;o people who are financially or socially disadvantaged; o veterans; o people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless; o care leavers; o parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal; and/oro lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people.

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WESTERN AUSTRALIAHOME CARE PLACES

Region Identified geographic location(s) in the region

in 2014

Identified special needs group(s) in the region in

2014

Identified key issues for the region in 2014

Indicative number of places for the region

in 2014Metropolitan Regions

- Metropolitan East*- Metropolitan South East*

- - -

510

- Metropolitan North*- Metropolitan South West*

- - Level 2 Home Care Places

Country Regions

- Kimberley*- Mid West*- Pilbara*- Wheatbelt*

- - -

162

- Goldfields*- Great Southern*- South West*

- - Level 2 Home Care Places

TOTAL PLACES 672

NOTE: In all aged care planning regions , applications are particularly encouraged from services able to focus on the

provision of care for people identified as belonging to one, or more of the following special needs groups:o people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities; o people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; o people who live in rural or remote areas;o people who are financially or socially disadvantaged; o veterans; o people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless; o care leavers; o parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal; and/oro lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people.

* Applicants applying for an allocation of home care places in this aged care planning region are required to demonstrate exceptional need by completing Part 5 of Section B of the ‘Home Care Places’ application form. Further information can be found in Section 2 of the 2014 ACAR Essential Guide.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIARESIDENTIAL AGED CARE PLACES

Region Identified geographic location(s) in the region in

2014

Identified special needs group(s) in the region in

2014

Identified key issues for the region in 2014

Indicative number of places for the region

in 2014Eyre PeninsulaHills, Mallee & SouthernMid NorthRiverlandSouth EastWhyalla, Flinders & Far NorthYorke, Lower North & BarossaMetropolitan NorthMetropolitan South

- - -

212

Metropolitan West - Seeking applications focusing on care for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

-

TOTAL PLACES 212

NOTE: In all aged care planning regions , applications are particularly encouraged from services able to focus on the

provision of care for people identified as belonging to one, or more of the following special needs groups:o people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;o people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;o people who live in rural or remote areas;o people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;o veterans;o people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless;o care leavers; o parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal; and/oro lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people.

Applications are encouraged from organisations or services wholly or primarily focussed on the needs of older people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIAHOME CARE PLACES

Region Identified geographic location(s) in the

region in 2014

Identified special needs group(s) in the

region in 2014

Identified key issues for the region in 2014

Indicative number of places for the region in 2014

Eyre Peninsula* - - - 25Hills, Mallee & Southern - - - 36Metropolitan East - - - 60Metropolitan North - - - 70Metropolitan South - - - 72Metropolitan West - - - 69Mid North - - - 40Riverland - - - 35South East - - - 40Whyalla, Flinders & Far North* - - - 30Yorke, Lower North & Barossa - - - 73

TOTAL PLACES 550

NOTES: In all aged care planning regions , applications are particularly encouraged from services able to focus on the

provision of care for people identified as belonging to one, or more of the following special needs groups:o people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;o people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;o people who live in rural or remote areas;o people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;o veterans;o people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless;o care leavers; o parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal; and/oro lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people.

* Applicants applying for an allocation of home care places in this aged care planning region are required to demonstrate exceptional need by completing Part 5 of Section B of the ‘Home Care Places’ application form. Further information can be found in Section 2 of the 2014 ACAR Essential Guide.

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TASMANIARESIDENTIAL AGED CARE PLACES

Region Identified geographic location(s) in the region in

2014

Identified special needs group(s) in the region in

2014

Identified key issues for the region in 2014

Indicative number of places for the region

in 2014Statewide - - - 67

TOTAL PLACES 67

TASMANIAHOME CARE PLACES

Region Identified geographic location(s) in the region in

2014

Identified special needs group(s) in the region in

2014

Identified key issues for the region in 2014

Indicative number of places for the region

in 2014Northern

Break O’Day (M) - Level 3 and 4 Home Care places

57

North Western - - - 18Southern - - - 104

TOTAL PLACES 179

In all aged care planning regions , applications are particularly encouraged from services able to focus on the provision of care for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;

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AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORYRESIDENTIAL AGED CARE PLACES

Region Identified geographic location(s) in the region in

2014

Identified special needs group(s) in the region in

2014

Identified key issues for the region in 2014

Indicative number of places for the region

in 2014ACT - - - 223

TOTAL PLACES 223

NOTES: In all aged care planning regions , applications are particularly encouraged from services able to focus on the

provision of care for people identified as belonging to one, or more of the following special needs groups:o people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;o people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;o people who live in rural or remote areas;o people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;o veterans;o people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless;o care leavers; o parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal; and/oro lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have established links and working relationships with one or more of these special needs groups applied for, as well as the capacity to provide appropriate care and support; and

Priority will be given where there is a demonstrated need for services and/or poor access to services, and evidence of the applicant’s history, capacity and on-going competence in providing care to identified special needs group(s).

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORYHOME CARE PLACES

Region Identified geographic location(s) in the region in

2014

Identified special needs group(s) in the region in

2014

Identified key issues for the region in 2014

Indicative number of places for the region

in 2014ACT* - - - 68

TOTAL PLACES 68

NOTES: In all aged care planning regions , applications are particularly encouraged from services able to focus on the

provision of care for people identified as belonging to one, or more of the following special needs groups:o people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;o people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;o people who live in rural or remote areas;o people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;o veterans;o people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless;o care leavers; o parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal; and/oro lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have established links and working relationships with one or more of these special needs groups applied for, as well as the capacity to provide appropriate care and support; and

Priority will be given where there is a demonstrated need for services and/or poor access to services, and evidence of the applicant’s history, capacity and on-going competence in providing care to identified special needs group(s).

* Applicants applying for an allocation of home care places in this aged care planning region are required to demonstrate exceptional need by completing Part 5 of Section B of the ‘Home Care Places’ application form. Further information can be found in Section 2 of the 2014 ACAR Essential Guide.

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RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE PLACES

Region Identified geographic location(s) in the region in

2014

Identified special needs group(s) in the region in

2014

Identified key issues for the region in 2014

Indicative number of places for the region

in 2014Statewide - - Psycho-geriatric clients 54

TOTAL PLACES 54

NOTES: In all aged care planning regions , applications are particularly encouraged from services able to focus on the

provision of care for people identified as belonging to one, or more of the following special needs groups:o people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities; ando people who are financially or socially disadvantaged.

NORTHERN TERRITORYHOME CARE PLACES

Region Identified geographic location(s) in the region in

2014

Identified special needs group(s) in the region in

2014

Identified key issues for the region in 2014

Indicative number of places for the region

in 2014Darwin* - - Psycho-geriatric clients 12Alice Springs*Katherine*East Arnhem*Barkly*

Psycho-geriatric clients 13

TOTAL PLACES 25

NOTES: In all aged care planning regions , applications are particularly encouraged from services able to focus on the

provision of care for people identified as belonging to one, or more of the following special needs groups:o people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities; ando people who are financially or socially disadvantaged.

* Applicants applying for an allocation of home care places in this aged care planning region are required to demonstrate exceptional need by completing Part 5 of Section B of the ‘Home Care Places’ application form. Further information can be found in Section 2 of the 2014 ACAR Essential Guide.

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