Funding for accommodation / respite services
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Funding for accommodation / respite services

Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, has welcomed the Coalition Government’s announcement of funding to establish new and innovative accommodation and respite services for people with a disability or complex needs.

“I encourage any local health service providers or invested groups who have innovative concepts for new accommodation and support services, or more flexible disability respite support and school holiday respite to apply now,” said Mr Bull.

“A strong respite service and variety in accommodation options are critical for all communities and particularly in rural communities.

“Families and carers need strong respite support and more accommodation options so families can know that their children or siblings will be appropriately catered for in the community,” said Mr Bull.

Funded under a $41 million election commitment, Community Services Minister, Mary Wooldridge said, “at the last election the Coalition Government was committed to delivering better supported accommodation options.”

“People with a disability have told us they want more choice in their living arrangements and carers are saying respite needs to be more flexible and affordable.  We’re looking for new and innovative ideas that will help meet these needs,” said Minister Wooldridge.

“The new school holiday respite support will be available for the 2011 summer holiday period and will give more people with a disability and their families and carers the opportunity to have a much needed break,” said Mr Bull.

To lodge a submission visit , or call (03) 9096 0140 for further information.

Submissions close 10 November, 2011.