690,000 Hours: More Care for Victorians in Need
Thousands of senior Victorians who receive services to help them live independently at home will benefit from a $33.4 million boost to home and community care services.
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27 February 2013
Thousands of senior Victorians who receive services to help them live independently at home will benefit from a $33.4 million boost to home and community care services announced today.
Federal Minister for Ageing Mark Butler detailed new funding for the Home and Community Care (HACC) program – funded by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments.
“Today’s funding increase means extra hours of care in the coming year. This will help frail, older Victorians to remain in their own homes and communities,” Mr Butler said.
The Australian Government contributed $20 million and the Victorian Government $13.4 million – significantly boosting care for people in their own homes and communities.
Mr Butler said more would now be spent on these important services in the metropolitan and rural regions that are growing rapidly and have ageing populations.
“This year, 280,000 Victorians will be given help at home through HACC services, such as assistance with showering and dressing, nursing and other health services,” he said.
The federal and state government-funded HACC program will provide $640.8 million in 2012-13 via about 470 agencies across Victoria.
“Today’s $33.4 million funding boost means the elderly and disabled will be able to live for as long as possible close to their families and friends,” Mr Butler said.
“The Federal Government has invested heavily in HACC services to deliver practical assistance which many older Victorians need to help them with everyday tasks and to stay independent.”
“Included in today’s increase will be 100,000 more hours of allied health services like occupational therapy, physiotherapy and podiatry.
“There will also be about 196,000 more hours of in-home services – such as domestic assistance, personal care and property maintenance.
“Older Victorians will be able to keep active and involved in their local communities with an additional 255,000 hours for planned activity groups,” Mr Butler said.
For more information contact the Minister’s Office on 02 6277 7280
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