Tuesday, 8 February 2022

St Albans electorate

Ms SULEYMAN (St Albans) (14:42): (6179) My constituency question is to the Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers, and my question is: how will the minister ensure that residents in my electorate are able to access appropriate in-home care and support through aged care packages? Over the past year a St Albans constituent has been corresponding with my office in an effort to gain access to in-home support services after having extensive surgery. There have been significant challenges for this constituent in accessing the care that he and his wife need and require. There is a high demand in my area for these services. Our older Victorians deserve to be safe and supported, and I know many in my community rely on these critical services to secure their independence at home as they move to an older age. I look forward to the minister’s response on this very important matter for my community.