By Jess Baker
A popular aged care provider in Warwick has secured hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal funding to upgrade its facilities and meet the growing needs of the Southern Downs community.
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud announced Akooramak Care of Older Persons would receive a $852,599 boost on Friday 6 August.
The investment will allow for the provision of WiFi and air conditioning at Akooramak, as well as an upgrade of computer systems, a refresh of 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,” Mr Littleproud 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 – satisfied with the residence and close to their family and friends.
Akooramak secured the significant investment through the federal government’s 2020 Aged Care Approvals Round, which Mr Littleproud said “goes some way” to creating an opportunity for seniors to stay closer to loved ones.
More than $15 million is to be invested in five aged care facilities in the Maranoa electorate in this round of Aged Care Approvals funding, including in Goondiwindi, Chinchilla, Jandowae, Dalby and Warwick.
