Anam Cara House Geelong will receive $2.7 million to the construction of the final stage of upgrades if the Coalition is successful at next month’s federal election.
The commitment will include the internal fit out and finishing of eight end-of-life bedrooms, each with private ensuites, two living rooms with outdoor decks, a dining room, a hydrotherapy bath, and necessary service areas.
At completion, Anam Cara will be home to a total of 20 end-of-life bedrooms.
The first stage of the facility, comprising 12 palliative care beds, was opened in October 2023. The former Coalition government provided further grant funding in 2021 to complete the project, but $940,000 of this grant was eventually terminated.
“Anam Cara House Geelong is incredibly grateful to the Liberal candidate for Corangamite, Darcy Dunstan, for recognising the exceptional level of care provided by our facility, and for announcing this funding commitment to enable us to finally complete this 20-bedroom facility,” she said.
“Anam Cara House Geelong, an accredited private hospital, provides crucial health care to those suffering end-of-life and life-limiting illnesses,” Liberal candidate for Corangamite Darcy Dunstan said.
“This now includes local veterans. It is vital we secure the future of this essential facility.”
Senator for Victoria, Senator the Hon Sarah Henderson, said those suffering end-of-life and life-limiting illnesses across our region deserved the very best health care.
“Anam Cara Geelong is a state-of-the-art facility which is providing exceptional care to those suffering end-of-life and life-limiting illnesses, with dignity and compassion,” Senator Henderson said.
Chair of Anam Cara House Geelong, Diane Taylor, expressed gratitude for the commitment.
