Million dollar boost to aged care facility
It was a pleasure to represent the Prime Minister today at the opening of a new specialist care wing which will provide a million dollar boost to Townsville’s aged care facilities.The Good Shepherd Home at Annandale was successful in gaining further funding under the second round of the National Stronger Regions programme last year, and today we celebrated the opening of a new wing for the facility which features 90 new rooms with private ensuites, a premium accommodation floor, a high care accommodation floor and an entire level dedicated to the care of dementia patients.This project has been completed over two stages and features three levels, and it provides a premium care facility for Townsville’s aged community.
More aged care places
Older Australians will benefit from a substantial increase in funding for aged care services, with 123 new places approved in my electorate.There is a strong demand for aged care in Mackay and these additional places are essential in ensuring our elderly receive the quality care they deserve.In Mackay: 100 new residential aged care places to be provided by Ozcare Mackay, at a new facility yet to be built.