$3m funding push for northern Queensland aged care home
A northern Queensland council is seeking funding to upgrade Monash Lodge, a 20-bed aged care home in Clermont, 274km southwest of Mackay.
Isaac Regional Council is teaming up with Belyando Enterprise Network to push for $2.993 million in Federal Government funding for stage one refurbishments, including 12 independent living units and a 24/7 caretaker’s apartment.
According to Mayor Anne Baker, Monash provides important services for Clermont locals, as the closest non-hospital aged care services are 100km away in Emerald or almost three times as far in Mackay.
“Monash Lodge is a valuable aged care facility for Clermont and wider community that was founded and only made available through the generous donations and contributions by the community.
About 25 per cent of Clermont’s population is over 60 years old, with that figure continuing to rise.