NSW gets more HACC funding
More than 210,000 older Australians and people with disabilities living in NSW, will receive more help at home, personal and respite care, home modifications, community transport and social support.
This is under a historic $546 million joint partnership by the Australian and NSW Governments, announced by the NSW and Federal Government.
The NSW Home and Community Care (HACC) plan will focus on a comprehensive range of services, including expansion of these services to improve:
- Independence at home through domestic assistance, social support, food delivery and respite;
- Access to community transport;
- Availability of centre based day programs; and
- Assessment, case management and counselling, support, information and advocacy.
NSW Minister for Ageing, Mr Paul Lynch, said the three year process had allowed NSW to develop a comprehensive plan that would guide future reforms and developments of the HACC program.
“We will be able to improve access to HACC services, so we can better assist the frail aged and people with functional disabilities, to live independently in their own homes and communities and enhance their quality of life.
“Extensive consultation has been conducted across the state with clients, carers, service providers and peak organisations before this plan was finalised,” Mr Lynch said.
The $546 million allocation is a 7.13% increase on last financial year and is the first stage of an inaugural three year plan for NSW.
