RESOURCES
The placement of a loved one into a care facility can seem overwhelming. Simpatica has compiled a list of forms and links to services in WA, these may assist with locating information that you may find useful.
My Aged Care A guide to Australian Aged Care legislations https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/aged-care-homes
Department of Human ServicesRequest for a Combined Income & Assets Assessment https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/forms/sa457
Residential Care Fee Estimatorhttps://www.myagedcare.gov.au/fee-estimator
Enduring Power of Attorney – WA ONLY An enduring power of attorney is a legal agreement that enables a person to appoint a trusted person - or people - to make financial and/or property decisions on their behalf.https://www.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-09/epa_kit.pdf
Enduring power of Guardianship – WA OnlyAn Enduring Power of Guardianship is a legal document that authorises a person of your choice, to make important personal, lifestyle and treatment decisions on your behalf should you ever become incapable of making such decisions yourself.https://www.publicadvocate.wa.gov.au/_files/epg_kit.pdf
Advanced Health Directive - WA onlyAn Advance Health Directive (AHD) is a legal document that enables you to make decisions now about the treatment you would want - or not want - to receive if you ever became sick or injured and were incapable of communicating your wishes.https://www.publicadvocate.wa.gov.au/_files/EPG_and_AHD.pdf
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