New provider for home and community care services for young people

Published on 24 April 2020

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has selected Benetas to deliver the Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACCPYP) in Macedon Ranges Shire from 1 July 2020.

Council will work collaboratively with Benetas and DHHS to transition 19 clients across to the new provider as smoothly as possible. Council decided to exit providing HACCPYP services in August last year.

Chief Executive Officer Margot Stork said despite the change it would be business as usual in terms of delivery of services to HACCPYP clients.

“Clients and families remain our key priority, and will continue to receive individualised support during the transition process,” Ms Stork said.

“We are committed to managing this change in a respectful and sensitive way.

“DHHS selected Benetas through an established process that protects the interests of clients. Benetas has a strong history in providing home care services and shares Council’s commitment to putting clients at the centre of service delivery.”

Macedon Ranges Shire Council CEO Margot Stork said Council decided to exit the contract after extensive reform in the aged care and disability sectors.

“HACCPYP provides service to a small number of people in a regulated environment,” Ms Stork said.

“With other agencies delivering this service locally, we are better placed to invest in Council’s other health and wellbeing priorities including social connection, improving infrastructure and attracting more services to the shire.

“Regardless of changes to HACCPYP services, Council will always have a role in advocating and planning for the health and wellbeing of residents.”