Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - June, 2012
The Federal Government has announced $57.5 million in funding for aged care to be split between Victoria and New South Wales.
Federal Minister for Health and Ageing Mark Butler announced the funding, which will see $35.6 million go to New South Wales to help boost the Home and Community Care Program in the state.
New Southg Wales Minister for Ageing and Disability Services Andrew Constance said with the support of the NSW Government, the funding boost for Home and Community Care will deliver an additional 486,263 hours of support, 42,900 meals and 518,145 community transport trips.
“This funding will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the HACC service system, providing the much needed care and support for people to remain in their own homes and prevent their inappropriate or premature admission into residential aged care,” Mr Constance said.