Mater Aged Placement Service

When home is no longer a safe or viable option, Mater can help to find the right home to suit your needs.

Mater Aged Placement Service is a dedicated placement and advisory service to support you and your loved ones though a transition to aged care.

We understand the process may seem overwhelming, stressful and complicated, but our trusted team will help to guide you through every step.

With a wealth of expertise across the health and aged care systems, our team of social workers and allied health practitioners have an intimate understanding of the assessment, application and admission process required to find a residential aged care facility.

We stive to give you greater choice and assurance and will work closely with you to understand your needs and prioritise your preferences - whether proximity, religion or lifestyle.

Our trusted team will work closely with you and your loved ones to understand your needs and will guide you through every step in the process.

How we can help

We provide end-to-end support in securing placement within an aged care facility, including:

  • working closely with you and your loved ones to find a location and facility that matches your preferences;
  • tailoring our services to suit your individual and family's needs, wherever you are;
  • coordinating Aged Care Assessment Teams (ACAT) to determine care requirements;
  • managing paperwork applications and submissions;
  • liaising with your preferred facilities to provide timely solutions;
  • advocating for you or your loved one’s requirements, until a home is secured and the transition into an aged care facility is complete.

We can also assist with advanced care planning and family counselling and assistance for more complex issues.

Trusted. Independent. Experienced.

Our highly experienced team works within the Australian Association of Social Workers code of ethics, alongside caring support staff who will assist with more practical aspects of the process.

We proudly offer an independent service, ensuring your needs come first. We have no alignment or affiliation with aged care providers or facilities — we prioritise your needs, without a hidden agenda.

Want to know more?

If you have any questions or would like to know more, please call 0409 626 708 (during business hours) or send us an email and our team will be more than happy to help. No referral is necessary.

Our standard placement package fee is $950. Additional packages are available for couples, transitional respite and complex cases—our friendly team can talk you through the best option for you.

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Mater Aged Placement Service is a service within Mater at Home.

Mater Aged Placement Service

We work closely with you and your loved ones to understand your needs, and will guide you through every step in the process.

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