EXTRA $100,000 TO HELP VULNERABLE STAY AT HOME LONGER18 January, 2010
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A funding boost of more than $100,000 will help aged and younger people with a disability stay in their own homes for longer.
Federal Minister for Ageing Justine Elliot and State Disability Services Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk announced an extra $36 million for Queensland under the Commonwealth-State Home and Community Care (HACC) program late 2009.
Member for Whitsunday Jan Jarratt welcomed the funding of $100,580 which went to non-government service providers Proserpine and District Day Respite Care Centre and Blue Care Bowen Collinsville.
“This extra funding will deliver improved services to older people, younger people with a disability and their carers,” Ms Jarratt said.
“People want to remain independent, and in their own homes and communities for as long as they can.
“Services include help with household chores, home maintenance and modification, transport, meals, personal care and allied health and nursing care.
“It makes a real difference to the lives of people in our community who need help with everyday living, and it benefits their carers too,” Ms Jarratt said.
The Rudd Government contributed $23.8 million and the Queensland Government $13 million under the $36.8 million funding package.
Home and Community Care (HACC) is a joint Australian and state and territory government program that delivers affordable and accessible care to help meet the individual needs of older people, and their carers.
The Home and Community Care Program is an example of the Commonwealth and State Governments working together to deliver better outcomes for Queenslanders.
The additional funding is part of a three-year plan for HACC in Queensland, which will see the state receive nearly $1.3 billion over the next three years.
Media Contacts:
Jan Jarratt
4945 3343
whitsunday@parliament.qld.gov.au
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