Older Tasmanians in Northern Tasmania will soon have greater access to aged care close to home, with the Australian Government investing nearly $18 million to build a new residential aged care wing at Grenoch Home, Deloraine.
The funding will support the construction of a new 40-bed wing, expanding the facility’s capacity and ensuring older Tasmanians receive the care they need while remaining close to home and connected to their family, friends and community.
Tasmania has received more than $31 million in funding to expand and upgrade services at six aged care facilities across the state, improving access to modern facilities, more beds and specialised care.
The funding is part of a $300 million national boost through the Aged Care Capital Assistance Program (ACCAP), which is improving access to high-quality residential care and housing for aged care workers in regional areas.
This government has now invested more than $1 billion in aged care capital through ACCAP – more than any previous government, and we’ll continue to invest in aged care supply as our ageing population grows.
The Australian Government is on a mission to deliver more beds, faster and in the places, they are most needed – so older Australians and their loved ones have confidence that they can be cared for with dignity, when they need it.
We want every older Australian to access the care they need and get it sooner and closer to home.
For more information about the ACCAP grants, future rounds and funded projects, visit: www.health.gov.au/accap.
Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister White:
“Grenoch Home has been caring for older members of the Meander Valley community for many years, this expansion will ensure that care continues to be available close to home.
“For older Tasmanians in regional communities, being able to stay close to family, friends and familiar surrounds can make a real difference to their wellbeing.
“This new 40-bed wing will ensure that when the time comes, older people in the community can access modern, high-quality aged care. “
Quotes attributable to Nadine Ozols, CEO Aged Care Deloraine Inc
“We’re incredibly proud to secure almost $18 million in such a highly competitive national grant round.
“For a small, standalone community not-for-profit, this funding is truly transformative for Aged Care Deloraine Inc. It strengthens our long-term sustainability and ensures we can continue meeting the growing needs of the Meander Valley community for many years to come.
“This investment will nearly double our capacity at our Grenoch Home and will deliver important new facilities to benefit all residents, including expanded communal spaces, GP and consultation rooms, hydrotherapy and dedicated allied health areas.
“Our residents, staff and volunteers are all extremely excited to see this ambitious plan come to fruition.”