Mid North Coast Local Health District has advised the HSU of impending changes to the Integrated Care, Allied Health and Community Services (ICAHCS) Directorate – Regional Assessment Service (RAS) and Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) – inclusive of the Aged and Related Care Services (AARCS) team, Hastings and Coffs Harbour Clinical Networks.

The District intends to integrate the RAS, ACAT, and AARCS workforce into a Single Assessment Workforce, following a review into its Model of Care. The District intends to make changes in two phases: Phase 1 commencing 1 January 2025; and Phase 2 commencing 1 July 2025.

You can view the correspondence at the below link:

• Letter to HSU

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It is important for union members to lead this discussion. How will this affect you?

Please send your feedback to [E-Mail not displayed] by Tuesday 29 October with the subject MNCLHD Aged Care Assessment Services.

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