CHSP & geat2GO Alarms

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MePACS is proud to be an approved supply partner to geat2GO.

 

What is geat2GO?

geat2GO is an initiative by the Australian government that enables seniors to access equipment to support independent living using their Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) funding.

Who is eligible for CHSP funding?

CHSP funding is typically for seniors who live independently in their own home and require assistance with daily activities.

To register for CHSP funding, you must meet specific eligibility criteria, such as age, health and mobility needs. Applicants are assessed to determine their eligibility for equipment and services.

Learn more about the eligibility criteria

MePACS home and mobile alarms

geat2GO alarm bundle

Through geat2GO, eligible clients can use their CHSP funding to get the MePACS Home & Mobile Alarm Bundle with 24/7 professional monitoring.

What’s included:

  • MePACS Home Alarm
  • MePACS Mobile Alarm
  • Self-install with step-by-step support over the phone
  • Two months of 24/7 monitoring fully funded. Ongoing monthly monitoring fees will need to be privately funded by the client.

Additional accessories can also be purchased separately, including:

  • a key safe
  • falls detection pendant
  • second home alarm pendant
  • daily call service
  • installation by a MePACS approved technician.
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Information for Clients

To get a MePACS alarm through geat2GO, you must be eligible for the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP).

You will need to be assessed by a healthcare professional to determine your specific needs and eligibility for the program. Once you are assessed, you will receive a My Aged Care referral code and a personalised care plan with recommended assistive equipment and devices.

You can book an assessment online or call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422.

Book Your assessment online


How to order a MePACS alarm through geat2GO

The order for your alarm must be placed by a health professional approved by My Aged Care. You cannot submit an alarm order by yourself. The healthcare professional will need your My Aged Care referral code and your signed approval to place the order.

Once your order is placed, MePACS will contact you directly to process and finalise your application.
Your alarm will arrive by post and MePACS will provide installation support with step-by-step instructions over the phone. Self-installation is quick and easy, only taking around 15 minutes.

For more info Call My Aged Care On 1800 200 422

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Information for Health Professionals

To order a MePACS alarm for your client through geat2GO, you first need an account on the geat2GO portal. Once you have an account, you can place orders for your clients following the steps below.

  1. Log into geat2GO and create a request for products. You will need:
    –  Client details and signed consent
    –  Client’s My Aged Care referral code
    –  Any mandatory information regarding selected products.
  2. Add the client’s My Aged Care Referral Code to your online request.
  3. Add the required items to the cart and submit order.
  4. MePACS will receive the order and contact the client to finalise the application.
  5. The alarm will be posted directly to the client.