More money for care
Source: Tasmania. Minister for Health and Welfare. Media release
" Federal Minister for Ageing, Mrs Justine Elliot and Tasmanian Deputy Premier, Ms Lara Giddings today announced an extra $4 million next year for improved care for the elderly, younger people with a disability, and their carers – in Tasmania.
Ms Giddings said that last year more than 29,000 Tasmanians benefited from the Home and Community Care program.
Among the services the Program provides are: Meals on Wheels, transport assistance, help at home and respite for carers.
"This is about helping people to remain independent in their own homes. "