Sutherland Transitional Aged Care Service (STACS)
The Sutherland Transitional Aged Care Service (STACS) provides short-term, goal-directed interventions (up to 12 weeks) for older persons who have the capacity to benefit from a package of services that include low intensity therapy, social work, nursing support, and personal care.
The service aims to assist older persons to complete their recovery, optimise their functional capacity and, if required, assistance making long-term care arrangements.
Hospital in-patients who are medically stable and ready to be discharged and who wish to actively participate in an in-home, goal orientated rehabilitation program.
- A My Aged Care Comprehensive Assessment and STACS assessment in the hospital inpatient setting to determine suitability.
- Over 65 years of age (younger patients with age related conditions considered).
- Must be a resident of the Sutherland Shire.
Hospital in-patients over 65 years of age (or over 50 for Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islanders) who are medically stable and ready to be discharged, and who have capacity and desire to actively participate in an in-home, goal orientated program.
Request an In-Patient Comprehensive Assessment seeking approval for TACP via ‘My Aged Care’ - www.myagedcare.gov.au - or by phoning 1800 200 422.
Discharge Planner/Referrer to discuss suitability with STACS NUM on 9540 7201 or 0429 231 087 prior to placing the referral through My Aged Care.
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17.5% of the single aged care pension (NB: No one refused if unable to pay)
Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us by telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak, and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and us on 9540 7201.