48 new aged care beds in Mackay

Three facilities share in Federal Government funding

Three aged care facilities in Mackay will benefit from a Federal Government funding initiative. Picture: Obencem

MORE than $3million in desperately needed funding has been pumped into a Mackay industry.

The Federal Government has announced 48 news beds for three aged care facilities in Mackay.

Good Shepherd Lodge Limited - Kerrisdale Gardens, Ozcare Mackay and Francis of Assisi Home will all benefit from the Federal Government funding announcement.

Member for Dawson George Christensen said the new places would provide a boost to aged care services in Mackay.

"Mackay is one of many regional, rural and remote regions across Australia that will benefit from this record Aged Care Approvals Round, with almost 40 per cent of all new places allocated to non-metropolitan areas,” Mr Christensen said.

"Every one of these new places will mean local seniors and their families can have more confidence, knowing they have future care options in locations as close as possible to the places they know and love.”

This allocation of funds by the Federal Government represents the largest additional annual investment into aged care.

"Improving and expanding local residential facilities and aged care services is fundamental to keeping our communities strong,” Mr Christensen said.

"Our Government is also supporting older Australians who have complex or diverse needs with specifically allocated places.”

Originally published as 48 new aged care beds in Mackay