More Govt money for carers of people with dementia
The Australian Government has approved a further $3 million to support the individual needs of the carers of people with dementia, by funding Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres (CRCCs) to provide skill enhancement activities that help carers in their valuable role.
The Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, made the announcement at the meeting of the Minister’s Dementia Advisory Group co-chaired by Ms Sallyanne Atkinson AO and Ms Sue Pieters-Hawke.
“Carers of people with dementia have an incredibly challenging job and it is a 24 hour one. They need our understanding and support,” Mrs Elliot said.
Funding of more than $3 million through the Dementia Education and Training program will be made available over the next three years as part of the Dementia Initiative.
CRCCs will be able to apply for funding to provide specialised services for carers in their local area.
