Funding for HACC services

Four Peninsula Home and Community Care agencies will receive a total of $414,000 to provide services to the frail aged, people with a disability and their carers.

NSW Minister for Ageing and Disability Services Mr John Della Bosca said several agencies would be able to do more to help the most vulnerable in Umina, Ettalong and Woy Woy.

Peninsula Community Centre will get $100,000 to provide lawn mowing and gardening services and home modifications.

Central Coast Dementia HACC Service will get $100,000 to provide counseling, support, information and advocacy services.

Sue Mann's Nursing Service will get $147,000 to provide domestic assistance and personal care to those who require it.

Coastwide Community Transport will get $66,815 to provide transport services for medical, shopping and social needs.

"The jointly funded State-Commonwealth HACC program helps create caring communities and fulfils the wishes of older residents and people with a disability who are increasingly seeking to live as independently as possible in their own homes," Mr Della Bosca said.

"A total of $31.4 million in growth funding is being released this financial year as part of the HACC State Plan."

Press release, November 1 John Della Bosca, Minister for Ageing