The Commonwealth and Tasmanian Governments have announced $4.6 million in funding for the state’s Home and Community Care (HACC) services.

HACC provides older people and people with a disability help with household chores, home maintenance and modification, transport, meals, personal care and allied health and nursing care.

The Rudd Government has contributed $2.6 million towards the program and the Tasmanian Government has contributed $2 million.

The latest round of funding includes support for an additional 23 HACC projects across the state.
 
An additional $600,000 will be allocated to organisations throughout the state to replace or purchase new vehicles to assist clients with transport and the delivery of services. 

“Home and community care services help many Tasmanians stay at home rather than move prematurely into residential care, allowing them to remain in their communities, close to friends and family,” said the federal Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot.

“These services provide the practical assistance that makes a real difference in the lives of many older Australians who need some assistance with everyday tasks.”

More than 24,000 Tasmanians benefited from HACC services in the last financial year.