Michael Sukkar MP

Extra funding for home support across Deakin

Older Australians, younger people with a disability and their carers in Deakin, will get extra support to stay in their own home, thanks to an almost $700,000 funding boost from the Australian Government.

The funding is part of a $703 million joint Australian and Victorian Government commitment to the Home and Community Care Program (HACC) across Victoria, to build on existing services or to deliver new ones.

Michael Sukkar, Federal Member for Deakin, said the funding would be spread across eight HACC services in Deakin.

“In total an additional $11.6 million funding has been provided for new services in Victoria, which will deliver an extra 200,000 hours of care and support in the home,” Michael said.

“Some of the new and expanded services being funded across Deakin, include Donwood Community Aged Care Services, Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place, and Eastern Access Community Health (EACH).

“We know that older people in Deakin prefer to stay in their own home for as long as possible.

“This funding will give people Deakin better aged care options and support services in their area.

“HACC services provide practical assistance, including domestic and personal care, property maintenance, nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and respite,” Michael said.

The HACC Program provides support to more than 300,000 older Victorians, younger people with a disability and their carers.

“This additional funding is providing vital support for many older Australians and younger people with disability, assisting them to maintain their independence and connection to the local community,” Michael said.