Published January 09 2025
North West Melbourne Aged Care Assessment Alliance to deliver the new Single Assessment System for older people in our communities.
The North West Melbourne Aged Care Assessment Alliance (NWMACAA) has been appointed by the Federal Government to provide a Single Assessment System (SAS) for older consumers across northern and western Melbourne.
The SAS is an end-to-end system to support older consumers to access home care and residential aged care services in a way in which they have greater control and choice in the services they receive.
The Alliance, led by DPV Health, is a consortium of four community health organisations (DPV Health, IPC Health, Merri Health and Your Community Health) and two local councils (City of Darebin and Merri-bek City Council), who are tasked to implement the new system.
SAS benefits for consumers will include:
- Simplified assessment process with the NWM Assessment Alliance having capability to conduct all types of Aged Care Assessments.
- Consistent assessments through new streamlined tools.
- Wellness and reablement focus allowing people to regain their confidence, ability and the necessary skills to live as independently as possible.
- Services will be delivered by local organisations and people representative of the communities they support.
The implementation of the SAS follows reforms into Aged Care Assessment arising from recommendations from the Royal Commission in Aged Care Quality and Safety in 2021.
DPV Health CEO, Don Tidbury, says “We are delighted to work with our alliance partners to deliver Single Assessment System for older people across Melbourne’s North and West. Currently older people often have to move between assessment agencies as their needs change, doing their best to navigate an overly complex health system. The new streamlined and single system means older people will get supports quicker and more easily with less confusion and duplication.”
Tassia Michaleas, CEO, adds “The Single Assessment System will provide a much better experience for our older community members to support their journey through the aged care system. We look forward to working with DPV Health and NWMACAA partners to provide high quality, local assessment services to our ageing population and their carers.”
The service commenced in December 2024.
Find out more information on the Single Assessment System.
