What is the target group for the ACH Sub-Programme? The target group for the ACH Sub-Programme is: Frail older people 65 years and over (or 50 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people), who are on a low income and who are homeless or at risk of homelessness as a result of experiencing housing stress or not having secure accommodation; and Prematurely aged people who are 50 years and over (or 45 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people), who are on a low income and who are homeless or at risk of homelessness as a result of experiencing housing stress or not having secure accommodation. Who are prematurely aged people? Prematurely aged people are people aged 50 years and over (or 45 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) whose life experiences such as active military service, homelessness or substance abuse has seen them age prematurely. What grandfathering arrangements are in place for clients who received support under the ACHA Program? Grandfathering arrangements were applied to clients who previously received services under the former ACHA Program who would otherwise not be eligible for similar CHSP services. Clients who were receiving ACHA services at 1 July 2015 under the ACHA Program will continue to receive those services until other suitable services become available. Can ACH clients also access other CHSP services? Clients who are eligible to access ACH services are also eligible to access other CHSP services targeted at avoiding homelessness or reducing the impact of homelessness. This includes ACH clients aged 50 years and over (or 45 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) who are prematurely aged. All ACH clients must be assessed by My Aged Care via the Regional Assessment Service (RAS) to determine eligibility and need to receive additional CHSP services. Do all ACH clients need to be registered on My Aged Care? All new ACH clients should register with My Aged Care. This includes prematurely aged clients who are aged 50 years and over (or 45 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients).
What is the target group for the ACH Sub-Programme? The target group for the ACH Sub-Programme is: Frail older people 65 years and over (or 50 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people), who are on a low income and who are homeless or at risk of homelessness as a result of experiencing housing stress or not having secure accommodation; and Prematurely aged people who are 50 years and over (or 45 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people), who are on a low income and who are homeless or at risk of homelessness as a result of experiencing housing stress or not having secure accommodation. Who are prematurely aged people? Prematurely aged people are people aged 50 years and over (or 45 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) whose life experiences such as active military service, homelessness or substance abuse has seen them age prematurely. What grandfathering arrangements are in place for clients who received support under the ACHA Program? Grandfathering arrangements were applied to clients who previously received services under the former ACHA Program who would otherwise not be eligible for similar CHSP services. Clients who were receiving ACHA services at 1 July 2015 under the ACHA Program will continue to receive those services until other suitable services become available. Can ACH clients also access other CHSP services? Clients who are eligible to access ACH services are also eligible to access other CHSP services targeted at avoiding homelessness or reducing the impact of homelessness. This includes ACH clients aged 50 years and over (or 45 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) who are prematurely aged. All ACH clients must be assessed by My Aged Care via the Regional Assessment Service (RAS) to determine eligibility and need to receive additional CHSP services. Do all ACH clients need to be registered on My Aged Care? All new ACH clients should register with My Aged Care. This includes prematurely aged clients who are aged 50 years and over (or 45 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients).
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