More than 100 local jobs will be created as a result of the funding boost to aged care confirmed by the Federal MP for Page, Kevin Hogan today (30 March).
As reported in GP Speak last week, aged care services in the Northern Rivers are set to receive an extra $3.6 million in ongoing funding. The figure increases to more than $5.5 million with the inclusion of places in Maclean.
Not only are residents and patients the beneficiaries, as more than 100 new jobs are likely to be created.
Mr Hogan made the announcement at Crowley Care Services in Ballina, which will receive about $500,000 for 15 new Home Care places. This will create up to 15 new jobs, the MP said.
“These new Home Care places will help older members of our community to remain living in their own home for as long as possible - which is where they want to be,” Mr Hogan said.
Crowley Care Services CEO Michael Penhey said the funding for 15 additional Home Care Level Four packages (the highest level) meant Ballina residents now had a wide range of options for Aged Care.
“More seniors in our region can now secure a broader range of subsidised home care from Crowley Care Services”, he added.
“Our Home Care includes a very diverse range of support, from home maintenance, to help with tasks like dressing or preparing meals, to providing quality nursing care.
“Today we thank the Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan for his ongoing efforts and support in helping us secure these packages for our region’s seniors.”
Crowley’s high and low level care Home Care Services are designed around the individual needs of the person needing care in their home.
They assist seniors to remain as independent as possible, enabling them to continue to participate in the community, whilst living in the comfort of their own home.
The organisation also offers Veterans Home Care Services and a Mobile Meal Service.
