Aged care facility receives generator funding

A generator will be delivered to an aged care facility in Woy Woy to help keep older residents safe during storms.

Blue Wave Living will receive the generator is a result of funding from the Federal Government's Stronger Communities Program.

Federal Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said: "I am thrilled to be able to announce up to $15,000 in funding to Blue Wave under this government's Stronger Communities Program.

"The grant will mean that Blue Wave Living can purchase a generator for disaster management, absolutely essential, particularly given the experiences of so many across the Central Coast during the April 2015 storms," Ms Wicks said.

"This means residents and staff will have confidence in knowing that the centre will be able to continue operating in the events of blackouts or during emergencies," she said.

Blue Wave Living CEO Ms Jennifer Eddy said the 2015 storms highlighted the facility's dependence on electricity to care for residents.

"With advances in technology, there is increased use of computer-operated and power-driven equipment," Ms Eddy said.

"Blue Wave Living was without power for two days and although we managed and resident care was not compromised, it was difficult for staff who did an amazing job under the circumstances.

"We are delighted with this news," she said.

Ms Wicks also said: "Every facility and retirement village that I have visited as part of my 'village visits' over the past several weeks has been incredibly uplifting.

"The stories that I share with local residents and the stories that they share with me give me a great sense of honour at being able to represent their concerns to the Turnbull Government down in Canberra," she said.

"I look forward to meeting with many more."

Media release, 2 May 2016

Tom Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks