An independent government framework has been set up to assess and verify aged care providers before they can claim to provide specialised services for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities
people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds (CALD)
people who are financially or socially disadvantaged
veterans
people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
care leavers (people who spent time in out-of-home care when they were children)
parents separated from their children by forced adoption or removal
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or intersex people (LGBTI)
people who live in rural or remote areas
Verification applications are assessed by the independent assessor, Australian Healthcare Associates, on behalf of the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care.
You can see which providers offer one or more verified diverse needs specialisations using the Find a provider tool. Use the specialisations filter to narrow your search and only see those who provide services in your community.
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