Continued Assistance for Homeless Older People
Nearly 4,000 disadvantaged older Australians a year will continue to receive valuable assistance to help them secure or maintain stable housing and care in the community of their choice.
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29 February 2012
Nearly 4,000 disadvantaged older Australians a year will continue to receive valuable assistance to help them secure or maintain stable housing and care in the community of their choice.
The Gillard Government will provide more than $14.4 million to guarantee the future of Assistance with Care and Housing for the Aged program (ACHA) over the next 3 years.
The funding guarantee will see 45 ACHA services continue to provide valuable services to older Australians at risk of homelessness or living in insecure housing.
“Last financial year, the ACHA program assisted nearly 4,000 older people, linking them to community care, welfare services and accommodation,” Mr Butler said.
“The guarantee of funding ensures that thousands more older Australians will be able to get help finding suitable accommodation, advice on housing applications and financial services and assistance with removals and the purchase of household items.
“Older Australians who are homeless or living in insecure housing are some of the most vulnerable members of our community. Our commitment to the ACHA program will ensure that those Australians not only have a roof over their heads but also the confidence and security to participate, and feel included in the community of their choice.”
Older Australians who are experiencing homelessness have more complex health needs and requirements and they also do not have the family and social support networks that other older Australians have.
This continued investment in this program demonstrates the Government’s commitment to assisting older Australians experiencing homelessness.
For more information, please contact the Minister’s office on (02) 6277 7280
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