Funding to boost regional aged accommodation

• $13.1 million awarded to aged accommodation projects across regional WA
• $7.64 million set aside for future proposals
• Investment to support regional jobs, businesses and families 

The McGowan Government is helping to meet the aged accommodation needs of regional Western Australia, today awarding $13.1 million to six aged care regional accommodational projects.

The State Government has prioritised funding to ensure investment in aged accommodation is targeted to allow ageing local residents to remain in their regional communities.

A total of $13.1 million has been allocated to build and expand accommodation in Pinjarra, Donnybrook, Dunsborough, Dongara, Brunswick Junction and across the Great Southern, including Broomehill, Cranbrook, Katanning, Kojonup and Bremer Bay.

An additional $160,000 has been allocated to further developing business cases for four proposals that cover Leonora, Laverton, Corrigin, Cuballing, Kondinin, Narrogin, Wickepin, Dowerin, Goomalling and Victoria Plains, where there is clear demand for aged accommodation.

Another $7.64 million has been set aside for future consideration of these proposals.

Comments attributed to Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan:

"This investment carefully targets areas that have demonstrated the need and demand to expand the provision of aged accommodation in their communities.

"Projected growth rates for people aged over 65 in regional areas is greater, often significantly greater, than those in metropolitan areas.

"The older population are a valuable part of our communities, essential to the social and economic fabric of the regions.

"Quality aged accommodation will enable Western Australians to continue living in their regional community, while also supporting local jobs and local businesses, and improving the lives of families across the State."

Minister's office: 6552 6200

Aged Care Regional Accommodation Funding

Armstrong Village Project (Dunsborough) - $2.5 million to support development of a campus style facility with 33 independent living units and 66 high-care beds

Bedingfeld Park (Pinjarra) - $2 million to support a new 25-bed dementia specific wing in the existing facility

Bridge Street Affordable Housing Project (Donnybrook) - $2 million for 11 new independent living units

Brunswick River Cottages (Brunswick Junction) - $1.5 million to support development of eight new independent living units

Dongara Age Appropriate Accommodation Facility (Dongara) - $2.5 million for six new independent living units and upgrades to existing facilities

Great Southern Housing Initiative - $2.6 million to support new independent living units in Broomehill, Cranbrook, Katanning, Kojonup and Bremer Bay.