HOW TO APPLY

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1. An assessment by the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) is a requirement of the Aged Care Act, and is arranged by health professionals, social workers, community service providers & family. To find the ACAT closest to you simply call 1800 200 422.

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2. The next step is to complete a Tanunda Lutheran Home Enquiry Form. You will need to provide a copy of your ACAT assessment with your enquiry. Our Placement Coordinator is available to help with your enquiries between 8:00am and 3:00pm, Monday to Friday.

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3. Before you make a final decision about moving into aged care there are a range of financial matters which you should consider and you may wish to seek financial advice.

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4. A Centrelink Asset and Income Assessment is also required to assess RAD/DAP, or the Fully Supported status, which must be verified by Centrelink and/or Department of Veteran Affairs. This must be completed prior to entry.

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FORMS

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Tanunda Lutheran Home Enquiry Form

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Centrelink Asset and Income Assessment Form

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Centrelink Asset and Income Assessment Information Booklet 

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Five Steps to Aged Care Information Booklet

When you have collected this information, please make contact with Sharon Huepphauff, Placement Coordinator, to discuss your particular residential care needs. Telephone contact is 08 8563 7777. Please photocopy the application forms, when completed, keep the original for your records and send the photocopies to Tanunda Lutheran Home, 27 Bridge Street, Tanunda, SA 5352, together with a photocopy of the ACAT Assessment Form.

WHAT DOES IT COST?

As of 2014 the Australian Government changed the way Australians in aged care paid for their accommodation. Residents now have the choice of paying for accommodation through a Daily Accommodation Payment or Refundable Accommodation Deposit, or a combination of both. For information on the maximum fee structure and our facility please click here.

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TLH LIFESTYLE CHOICES - INDEPENDENT LIVING UNIT RESIDENT

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An expression of interest form is to be completed and discussed with Carolyn Redden, Independent Living Coordinator. Telephone contact 08 8563 7709.

Expression of Interest Form

As units become available, Carolyn will contact prospective residents, who have indicated a unit/home type and estimated cost that matches your needs. This will be done on a first in, first contact basis.