Warwick Akooramak set for $800k+ aged care facility upgrade

The residential facility will be transformed with upgrades to include new computer systems, Wi-Fi and more.

Maranoa MP David Littleproud and federal LNP senator for Queensland James McGrath at Warwick’s Akooramak aged care facility, which is set for a massive $8052,599 upgrade. Photo Jayden Brown / Warwick Daily News

Warwick’s Akooramak aged care facility is set for a massive $852,599 upgrade.

The funding was secured through the Federal Government’s 2020 Aged Care Approvals Round which aims to secures better aged experiences in the Southern Downs.

Maranoa MP David Littleproud announced on Friday the Warwick Akooramak aged care facility will be transformed with upgrades to the contemporary residential care include Wi-Fi, airconditioning, computer systems as well as refreshing of the facility’s external paint and ongoing maintenance.

“Akooramak will use this funding to make sure our seniors and their loved ones, don't have to go through the anguish of searching far and wide for a place to receive care,” he said.

“I think it's a tragedy when our seniors are forced to move away from family, friends and community – move away from everything they've ever known – to a larger town or city to receive care as their needs change.

“Funding for this project goes a long way to making sure our seniors feel comfortable and satisfied with the residence and close to their family and friends.

“The Coalition Federal Government's funding package for aged care residences goes some way to addressing that challenge and creating a chance for seniors to stay, hopefully, much closer to the base of loved ones and family.”

More than $15 million was secured by four aged care facilities in across the Maranoa electorate, including in Goondiwindi, through this round of ACAR funding.