HACC funding for WA
Federal Minister for Ageing Justine Elliot has announced home and community care services for the elderly and people with disabilities in Western Australia had received an additional $1.4 million.
WA Health Minister Jim McGinty welcomed the announcement and said the increase meant funding for HACC services in WA had reached more than $166 million for the 2007-2008 calendar year.
The additional funding was agreed on before the WA State election was called – prior to caretaker arrangements being put in place.
This figure will continue to grow with more than $180 million allocated to the services in 2008-2009.
Through the HACC program, more than 200 service providers across Western Australia help support older people, younger people with a disability, and their carers by providing community care assistance ranging from centre-based day-care and respite care services to home modifications and help with transport.
The additional funding is allocated for:
* purchasing vehicles to provide transport for social support;
* providing additional social support services;
* providing additional home maintenance; and
* upgrades to kitchens for meal service providers.
