Further NSW transitional care places rolled out: Central Coast
The Australian Government today announced another six new transition places for the Central Coast, bringing the number of fully-funded places in the region to 56. This means up to 420 older people a year living on the NSW Central Coast will get assistance to help them regain their independence after a major hospital stay.
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29 October 2008
The Australian Government today announced another six new transition places for the Central Coast, bringing the number of fully-funded places in the region to 56.
This means up to 420 older people a year living on the NSW Central Coast will get assistance to help them regain their independence after a major hospital stay.
This is part of a $293.2 million election commitment from the Rudd Labor Government.
“Transition care places provide older Australians with the opportunity to recuperate and regain their independence after a major hospital stay. This can avoid premature entry to a nursing home,” Mrs Elliot said.
“This is about meeting the challenges of the 21st century and our ageing population,” Mrs Elliot said.
Today’s announcement is part of an increased transition care provision in high growth areas.
Transition care provides a combination of low intensity therapy and personal care services to elderly people following a hospital admission.
Low intensity therapy services can include:
- physiotherapy;
- occupational therapy;
- dietetics;
- podiatry; and
- speech therapy, counselling, and social work.
- showering, dressing; eating and eating aids;
- managing incontinence;
- transport to appointments; and
- moving, walking, and communication.
By the end of the 2011-12 financial year there will be 4,000 operational places. This will allow up to 30,000 older people to benefit from transition care each year.
Other NSW transition care places are located in Coffs Harbour, the Lower Hunter region, Greater Newcastle, inner-city Sydney, Goulburn and western Sydney.
For more information, contact Mrs Elliot's office on (02) 6277 7280
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