HACC Definition
The acronym HACC stands for Home and Community Care.
The HACC program is a central element of the Australian government's aged care policy and provides community care services to frail aged and younger people with disabilities and their carers.
The aims of the program are:
- To provide a comprehensive, co-ordinated and integrated range of basic maintenance and support services for frail aged people, people with a disability and their carers.
- To support these people to be more independent at home and in the community, consequently improving their quality of life and /or preventing their admission to long term residential care ( for example, nursing homes or hostels)