This service has been funded by Queensland Health from 2002, and following a 3 year glitch when the funding was cut, is once again secure until 2018.
The speech by the Health Minister restoring funding to our group, and other small groups like ours can be read here
We are grateful to the government for their ongoing support.
Finances
Keep a spreadsheet of all costs. Include service dates, invoice numbers etc. Ring Centrelink and make an appointment to find out what benefits you are entitled to, e.g. disability support pension, carer’s allowance, carer’s payment. Ring your superannuation board and discuss whether you are entitled to a payout, and what may be involved in accessing your money.