Acronyms, Terms & Phrases
The world of Ageing Care is full of acronyms and terms that make it confusing. EldertainmentQLD is here to help you navigate all the phrases, terms and acronyms you might come across in your journey.
Acronyms
- A.C.A.T. - Aged Care Assessment Team
- A.D.A. - Aged & Disability Advocacy
- A.T.S.I. - Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander​
- C.H.S.P. - Commonwealth Home Support Program
- C.O.T.A. - Council of the Ageing
- D.A.P. - Daily Accommodation Payment
- D.L.S. - Daily Living Skills
- H.C.P. - Home Care Package
- M.A.C. - My Aged Care
- R.A.D. - Refundable Accommodation Deposit
Terms & Phrases
An Elder-Venturer is someone who identifies as a senior but enjoys socialising, learning, participating, enjoying life & smiling!
An Eldertainer is someone or somewhere that provides entertainment designed to put a smile on the face of an Elder-Venturer.
Assessed v Assigned
Assessed is the first step, and this refers to the ACAT Assessment and the Level you are eligible to receive.
Then you wait until you are Assigned a HCP (Home Care Package) and you can start to access services.
Level 1,2,3 & 4 – Level of Package – Type of support services and funding you are eligible for.
