14/01/2010
The Australian Government will give more than $4 million in grants to 269 services providing respite to carers throughout the country.
The Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot made the announcement at the SOS Nursing and Home Care respite cottage in Tamworth which will receive over $12,000 for furnishing and equipment.
The funding is being made available through the National Respite for Carers Program (NRCP), which will provide more than $200 million to service organisations around Australia in 2010.
“Carers across this nation play an important role in Australian society,” said Mrs Elliot.
“They dedicate so much to improve the quality of the lives of our nation’s elderly and for people with disabilities.
“Caring for someone full time is physically and emotionally demanding and carers need to be able to take deserved breaks.”
Close to 2.6 million Australians provide care for family members or friends. Of these about 500,000 are primary carers, who provide the majority of the care.
The $4 million in grants will be used for minor building modifications and to purchase or replace equipment.
“I hear first hand how these important services assist families and carers,” said Mrs Elliot.
“Respite can allow the carer to go to work for a few hours, go to the shops or socialise with friends.”
Abridged
SOURCE: The Australian Ageing Agenda
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