Clinical Referrers

Helping your patients understand their aged care journey

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27 April 2021

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Information for Clinical Referrers

At BaptistCare, we know General Practitioners often assist patients understand their choices regarding their long-term aged care. We also understand you have limited time to walk your patients through the options available to them. As experts in aged care, we can help you understand the various care options and help your patients choose what best suits their needs.

Here's how we can help you and your patients:

Save precious time by helping your patients understand the options available for aged care.
Assist clients to register with www.myagedcare.gov.au.
Generate and follow up referrals for an ACAT assessment. We can make suggestions on how your patients can receive services more quickly and avoid long wait times.
Our Care Facilitators are experts and perfectly placed to guide your patients as they understand their aged care journey.

For more information about how BaptistCare can assist your patients, call 1300 275 227 or email bcheung2@baptistcare.org.au

We offer three types of aged care

At Home Services

BaptistCare at home provides a wide range of services and supports to assist senior Australians to remain living independently at home. Services include help with tasks around the home such as cleaning and laundry, preparing meals, assistance with personal care such as showering and dressing, transport to appointments, social groups, physiotherapy, exercise programs, and even training on using the internet.

More Information About Home Care Services

Retirement Living

At BaptistCare, we take pride in the retirement facilities and services we offer, but our communities make all the difference. You'll enjoy all of the benefits of living in a BaptistCare retirement living community, like property maintenance, onsite events and activities, and friends to watch over your place while you're away. Our Retirement Living tenants can also access At Home Services when needed and move into one of our Residential Homes if their aged care needs change in the future.

More Information About Retirement Living

Residential Services

We are committed to providing person-centred care that encourages independence and quality of life. Our philosophy of care is based on Christian principles reflected in all aspects of our purpose, vision, values and services. Our well-trained staff can support a broad range of care needs to suit each of our residents, from those who are still independent, to residents with complex needs such as people living with dementia, right through to end of life care.

More Information About Residential Services

At Home Services

BaptistCare at home provides a wide range of services and supports to assist senior Australians to remain living independently at home. Services include help with tasks around the home such as cleaning and laundry, preparing meals, assistance with personal care such as showering and dressing, transport to appointments, social groups, physiotherapy, exercise programs, and even training on using the internet.

Retirement Living

At BaptistCare, we take pride in the retirement facilities and services we offer, but our communities make all the difference. You'll enjoy all of the benefits of living in a BaptistCare retirement living community, like property maintenance, onsite events and activities, and friends to watch over your place while you're away. Our Retirement Living tenants can also access At Home Services when needed and move into one of our Residential Homes if their aged care needs change in the future.

Residential Services

We are committed to providing person-centred care that encourages independence and quality of life. Our philosophy of care is based on Christian principles reflected in all aspects of our purpose, vision, values and services. Our well-trained staff can support a broad range of care needs to suit each of our residents, from those who are still independent, to residents with complex needs such as people living with dementia, right through to end of life care.

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We can help you help your patients.