Wednesday 21 July 2010
A new disability and ageing service provider has joined the Home and Community Care (HACC) Program in Katherine and Alice Springs.Community Support Incorporated (CSI) is a not-for-profit organisation that provides home and community support services to people with a disability and the ageing.
The Department of Health and Families' (DHF) Acting Director Aged and Disability, Nicole O'Reilly, is delighted to have CSI on board.
"CSI will be a great addition to the HACC Program in the Territory," Ms O'Reilly said.
"Established in 1991, CSI is very experienced in services that respond to the individual and daily needs of people with a disability and the ageing.
"CSI encourages independence in the home and a positive place in the community."
HACC is a national program funded by the Australian and State/Territory Governments that aims to enhance the quality of life for frail older people, younger people with disabilities and their carers.
CSI is funded to provide the HACC Program in both Katherine and Alice Springs with services that enhance the independence and quality of life for people living in the community, thus preventing their inappropriate or premature admission to long-term residential care.
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