THE Federal Government is investing $497,867 in Euroa Health for a major equipment update of 75 beds at GraniteHill Aged Care.
Euroa Health aged care manager Angela Marchant said the grant is welcome news.
“It enables us to provide a safer and more dignified care environment for our residents,” she said.
"This Aged Care Capital Assistance Program grant directly supports not-for-profit providers and small community-based operators like Euroa Health Inc to modernise their aged care homes and create employment opportunities."
The installation will commence at GraniteHill in the new year.
Some 52 projects across Australia will receive funding to deliver more than 400 additional beds and provide for higher needs like dementia care.
The ACCAP grants will also directly support not-for-profit providers and small community-based operators like Euroa Health to modernise their aged care homes and create employment opportunities.
“Older Australians deserve access to safe and quality aged care services – regardless of where they live," Minister for Aged Care Anika Wells said.
“Round 2 of ACCAP will help rural and remote aged care providers like Euroa Health to deliver appropriate cultural care and create more home-like environments, with comfortable and modern amenities, more liveable spaces and fewer shared rooms."
Victorian senator Lisa Darmanin said: "These enhancements will provide a modern, comfortable environment that meets the needs of residents and their families."
“Older Australians are the backbone of our communities, sharing their wisdom, experience, and contributions. It is essential we honour their legacy by providing them with the very best care, respect, and support,” she said.
