ACAT / ACAS
Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAS in VIC). Free government assessment determining eligibility for funded services.
ACVVS
Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme. Free government-funded volunteer visits for isolated older Australians.
Advance Care Directive
Legal document recording preferences about future medical treatment. Free to complete in every state.
CHSP
Commonwealth Home Support Programme. Entry-level subsidised help — meals, transport, domestic assistance. Running until at least July 2027.
DAP
Daily Accommodation Payment. A daily rental-style payment for residential aged care accommodation, as an alternative to paying a lump-sum RAD (Refundable Accommodation Deposit). Calculated as: RAD × 8.09% ÷ 365.
DVA
Department of Veterans' Affairs. Entitlements stack on top of standard aged care. Call
1800 555 254.
Just In Case
AggyPlus feature that auto-sends your document index and wishes to your nominated person if your account is inactive for a period you set.
Means testing
Government calculation of your financial contribution to care. Does not affect whether you receive care.
My Aged Care
Mandatory first contact for all government-funded aged care. Call
1800 200 422.
Power of Attorney
Legal authority to make decisions on someone's behalf. Must be set up while the person has capacity. Free government forms in every state.
RAD
Refundable Accommodation Deposit. Lump sum for residential care — fully refunded when you leave.
Respite care
Short-term government-funded care giving the carer a break. Access via Carer Gateway on
1800 422 737.
Support at Home
Government home care program from November 2025, replacing Home Care Packages. Eight funding levels.
TIS National
Translating and Interpreting Service. Free, 24/7 phone interpreting. Call
131 450.
VAD
Voluntary Assisted Dying. Legal in all Australian states and territories since November 2023.