North East Health Palliative Care to get $100,000 funding
People with terminal illnesses in Wangaratta, and their families and carers, will benefit from Australian Government funding of $100,000 to improve local palliative care.
“North East Health Palliative Care, Wangaratta, will receive the funding as part of the Local Palliative Care Grants Program,” Sophie Mirabella, the Federal Member for Indi said today.
“The funding will provide for the introduction of a formalised process for Advanced Care Planning in the region including the Rural City of Wangaratta and Alpine Shire. Congratulations to Heather Wickham whose passion and commitment ensured this funding application succeeded,” Mrs Mirabella said.
“Recipients of palliative care have special needs at this unique time in their lives, and it is important that services are able to meet the needs of them and their families.”
“By planning ahead, we are able to ensure that decisions are made in the interests of the patient, and meet the expectations of each individual.”
“This funding is a recognition of the important work that is undertaken by carers in our community.”
“Thanks to the strong economic management of the Howard Government, we are able to invest in important projects like this.”
This funding is part of the Government’s $23 million commitment to improving palliative care services announced as part of the $189 million Strengthening Cancer Care measure in the 2005 Budget.
“The aim of palliative care is to achieve the best possible quality of life for terminally ill people, their families and carers,” Mrs Mirabella said.
“North East Health Palliative Care, Wangaratta, will receive the funding as part of the Local Palliative Care Grants Program,” Sophie Mirabella, the Federal Member for Indi said today.
“The funding will provide for the introduction of a formalised process for Advanced Care Planning in the region including the Rural City of Wangaratta and Alpine Shire. Congratulations to Heather Wickham whose passion and commitment ensured this funding application succeeded,” Mrs Mirabella said.
“Recipients of palliative care have special needs at this unique time in their lives, and it is important that services are able to meet the needs of them and their families.”
“By planning ahead, we are able to ensure that decisions are made in the interests of the patient, and meet the expectations of each individual.”
“This funding is a recognition of the important work that is undertaken by carers in our community.”
“Thanks to the strong economic management of the Howard Government, we are able to invest in important projects like this.”
This funding is part of the Government’s $23 million commitment to improving palliative care services announced as part of the $189 million Strengthening Cancer Care measure in the 2005 Budget.
“The aim of palliative care is to achieve the best possible quality of life for terminally ill people, their families and carers,” Mrs Mirabella said.
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