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Referral

Make a referral to Acanthus Care

Participants can refer themselves. Families, representatives, support coordinators, Local Area Coordinators, plan managers and discharge teams can also refer with the participant’s consent or appropriate authority.

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Before you begin

Share enough for a useful first conversation

The form asks for:

  • the participant’s name and preferred contact details
  • communication or accessibility requirements
  • the support areas being considered and the participant’s goals
  • relevant funding details, if known
  • the referrer’s details and confirmation of consent or authority.

Do not include clinical records or more personal information than is needed for this referral. If you prefer to discuss sensitive details by phone, call 0400 958 445.

Referral form

Participant and referral details

Fields marked with an asterisk are required.

01 Participant

Leave blank if it is the same as their full name.

Optional at this stage.

Optional. Usually a 9-digit number starting with 43.

Optional.

02 Contact and communication

Tell us who to contact first and any communication preferences we should know.

Provide a phone number, an email address, or both.

For example, an interpreter, Easy Read information, or a preferred way to communicate.

03 Needs and funding

Optional, if known.

Share only what Acanthus Care needs to understand and safely consider this referral. Do not attach clinical records here.

04 Supports and goals

Which support areas are relevant?

Choose all that apply.

Prefer to talk first? Call 0400 958 445.