2014 AGED CARE APPROVALS ROUND - ESSENTIAL GUIDE

SECTION 7–REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION OF AGED CARE PLACES

NEW SOUTH WALES
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 2014
Statewide / - / - / - / 315
Central Coast / - / - / - / 100
Central West / - / - / - / 50
Far North Coast / - / - / - / 100
Hunter / - / - / - / 150
Illawarra / - / - / - / 100
Mid North Coast / - / - / - / 120
Nepean / - / - / - / 200
New England / - / - / - / 60
Orana Far West / - / - / - / 100
Riverina Murray / - / - / - / 75
South East Sydney / - / - / - / 50
South West Sydney / - / - / - / 450
Southern Highlands / - / - / - / 100
Western 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:
  • provide evidence of specific barriers to access to residential aged care places in a particular location; and/or
  • propose an innovative model of care and/or approach to service delivery; and/or
  • 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:
  • people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;
  • people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;
  • people who live in rural or remote areas;
  • people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;
  • veterans;
  • people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless;
  • care leavers;
  • parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal; and/or
  • 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).

NEW SOUTH WALES
HOME 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
Central Coast / - / - / - / 144
Central West / - / - / - / 73
Far North Coast / - / - / - / 83
Hunter / - / - / - / 199
Illawarra / - / - / - / 125
Inner West / - / - / - / 135
Mid North Coast / - / - / - / 138
Nepean / - / - / - / 107
New England / - / - / - / 145
Northern Sydney / - / - / - / 255
Orana Far West / - / - / - / 130
Riverina Murray / - / - / - / 72
South East Sydney / - / - / - / 252
South West Sydney / - / - / - / 202
Southern Highlands / - / - / - / 104
Western 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:
  • people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;
  • people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;
  • people who live in rural or remote areas;
  • people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;
  • veterans;
  • people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless;
  • care leavers;
  • parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal; and/or
  • 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).

VICTORIA
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 2014
Places 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) / - / -
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) / - / -
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;
  • veteransand/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.

VICTORIA
HOME 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
BarwonSouth 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

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:
  • veterans;
  • people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;
  • people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;
  • lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people;
  • care leavers;and/or
  • parentsseparated from their children by forced adoption or removal.

QUEENSLAND
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 2014
Places 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 / - / - / - / 150
Cabool / - / - / - / 300
Darling Downs / - / - / - / 300
Far North / - / - / - / 300
Fitzroy / - / - / - / 150
Logan River Valley / - / - / - / 200
Mackay / - / - / - / 100
Northern / - / - / - / 100
South Coast / - / - / - / 250
Sunshine Coast / - / - / - / 200
West Moreton / - / - / - / 250
Wide Bay / - / - / - / 200
TOTAL PLACES / 2,625
QUEENSLAND
HOME 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
Brisbane North / - / - / - / 150
Brisbane South / - / - / - / 150
Cabool / - / - / - / 200
Darling Downs / - / - / - / 90
Fitzroy / - / - / - / 70
Mackay / - / - / - / 60
Northern / - / - / - / 100
Sunshine Coast* / - / - / - / 83
Wide 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:
  • people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;
  • people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;
  • people who live in rural or remote areas;
  • people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;
  • veterans;
  • people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless;
  • care leavers; and/or
  • 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.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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 2014
Metropolitan 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 East
Metropolitan South East / - / - / Seeking applications for the region focusing on residential respite. / 200
South West / - / - / Seeking applications for the region focusing on residential respite. / 200
Goldfields
Great Southern
Kimberley
Mid West
Pilbara
Wheatbelt / - / - / 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:
  • people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;
  • people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;
  • people who live in rural or remote areas;
  • people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;
  • veterans;
  • people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless;
  • care leavers;
  • parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal; and/or
  • lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
HOME 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
Metropolitan 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:
  • people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;
  • people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;
  • people who live in rural or remote areas;
  • people who are financially or socially disadvantaged;
  • veterans;
  • people who are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless;
  • care leavers;
  • parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal; and/or
  • 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.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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 2014
Eyre Peninsula
Hills, Mallee & Southern
Mid North
Riverland
South East
Whyalla, Flinders & Far North
Yorke, Lower North & Barossa
Metropolitan North
Metropolitan South / - / - / - / 212
Metropolitan West / - / Seeking applications focusing on care for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds / -
TOTAL PLACES / 212

NOTE: