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More equipment for the handicapped
15/03/08
More equipment for the handicapped
Posted Thu Mar 13, 2008 9:22pm AEDT
Updated Thu Mar 13, 2008 9:21pm AEDT
The Tasmanian Government plans to reduce the number of people on waiting lists for wheelchairs.
The Health Minister, Lara Giddings, has told Parliament an extra $855,000 dollars will be put into the Community Equipment Scheme.
The money will also fund walkers, hoists and powered scooters.
Ms Giddings says demand for this equipment has been growing in recent years.
"We all receive calls from people each day seeking assistance to get access to equipment or aids which make their life a little easier, to allow them to maintain their dignity, in managing their own personal care," she said.
"This funding will support these people to be more safe in their own home and more independent in in their own community."
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