Boost in HACC funds

Federal member for Robertson Mr Jim Lloyd has announced a boost in funding for the Home and Community Care (HACC) program, located near the Peninsula Community Centre in McMasters Rd, Woy Woy.

Under the program, the Peninsula Community Centre which operates the service will receive $83,200 in funding while the Woy Woy Peninsula Neighbourhood Service will receive $1200.

The community centre will receive $45,000 for a van and trade equipment, including ladders, leads, power tools, and other items, building tools, office desk, chair and an outdoor storage shed.

The centre will also receive $25,000 for home modification and maintenance and $13,200 for assistance in clearing a back-log of home modifications.

The $1200 for the Woy Woy Peninsula Neighbourhood Service will be for office furniture to meet occupational health and safety standards.

According to Member for Robertson, Mr Jim Lloyd, existing HACC projects in his electorate have been allocated a total of $898,226 in recurrent and non-recurrent funding to enhance services, particularly in the areas of personal care, domestic assistance and transport.

"This boost in funding will go a long way to help providers of HACC on the Central Coast continue their great work and give those who need the services a higher level of independence," said Mr Lloyd.

"There is a high need for the Home and Community Care program on the Central Coast to assist frail aged people and young people with disabilities to continue to remain in their own homes with the support of their families."

Press release, June 5 Jim Lloyd, Member for Robertson