Community centre gets HACC money

Peninsula Community Centre has received $113,610 funding for its Home and Community Care (HACC) program as well as $5000 one-off funding to enhance a Community Options service.

Announcing the grants, Member for Robertson Mr Jim Lloyd said that the new funding, approved under the joint State-Commonwealth HACC program, would help to improve services for frail older people with dementia.

"This increase in funding will allow more people to benefit from home and community services, helping them to remain independent and stay at home for as long as possible," Mr Lloyd said.

"Services funded under the HACC Program deliver in-home and support services, such as meals on wheels, community nursing, transport, respite care and home maintenance and modification."

"This funding will provide a major boost in local services for frail older people and people with disabilities," Mr Lloyd concluded.

July 14