General News
28 July, 2022
Libs commit $6.5 to Cobdenhealth
AGED care residents in Cobden will have a more modern place to call home with a $6.5 million funding pledge for Cobdenhealth.
AGED care residents in Cobden will have a more modern place to call home with a $6.5 million funding pledge for Cobdenhealth.
Following the Cobdenhealth 2020 strategy, which identified the need to redevelop the facility, an elected Matthew Guy Liberals and Nationals Government has committed to the first stage rebuild of the facility.
An upgraded facility will specialise in helping all residents enjoy a better life, with stage one funding to deliver 20 specialised beds for those with dementia.
Cobdenhealth hopes with future stage funding, it would be able to support up to 80 residents; 60 aged care beds and 20 beds for specialised management.
Liberal Leader Matthew Guy said the commitment formed part of the Liberals and Nationals’ plan to fix the health crisis in Victoria.
“Every Victorian deserves access to the best healthcare, and this commitment will deliver a much-needed upgrade to the facilities at Cobdenhealth,” he said.
“Cobdenhealth has provided an important service to its community over many decades, and it’s about time it received the support it needs and deserves.”
Member for Polwarth Richard Riordan said the funding would keep aged care residents close to family and support networks.
“Cobdenhealth is a community owned not-for-profit organisation that has provided community care since 1957 but has been neglected by the Andrew Labor Government,” he said.
“The Cobden community deserves top quality aged care facilities to properly look after its elderly residents, and these upgrades are critical in meeting the rising demand for aged care in the region."
“The state has a responsibility to ensure people can age safely and appropriately in their own local communities, so that they can be near to family and friends.”
Cobdenhealth board chair Duncan Morris welcomed the $6.5 million commitment.
“Cobdenhealth has been planning for some time to modernise and improve its aged care facilities,” he said.
“The support shown by this commitment gives our volunteer board the confidence to continue to keep planning for the future of Cobden.”