Federal Member for Page Janelle Saffin’s media release on 9 December 2010 brings some good news for older residents in the Northern Rivers region and their families :
Older people in Page will benefit from a total of 80 new aged care places allocated across the electorate by the Australian Government.
Page MP Janelle Saffin said the new places allocated under the Aged Care Approvals Round for 2009-10 include 39 residential care places and 41 community packages for care in the home.
“The new allocations reflect the need for varied types of aged care in our local community.
“While there is a growing demand for residential places, there are also many people who prefer to remain in their own homes.
Baptist Community Services Northern Rivers: 5 Community Aged Care Packages
Ex-Services Home Ballina; 32 Residential Places High Care
Southern Cross, St Catherine’s Villa, Grafton: 2 Residential Places Low Care
St Michael’s Apartments, Casino 5 Residential Places Low Care
Frank Whiddon Homes Grafton 13 Community Aged Care Packages
Frank Whiddon Homes Kyogle 13 Community Aged Care Packages
Uniting Care Yamba 10 Community Aged Care Packages
The Aged Care Approvals Round for 2009-10 for Page is worth an estimated $2.34 million.
In addition, the Australian Government will provide the aged care sector nationally with $147 million in zero interest loans to build 819 places, along with more than $41.6 million in capital grants.
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