Address:
25 Lyttleton Street, CASTLEMAINE, VIC, 3450

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Mount Alexander shire Council provides a Living at Home assessment to persons in their own home. The person is actively involved in the assessment process , working with the assessment officer to develop a care plan that identifies their needs and abilities and outlines goals for the person to work towards to remain active and independent at home . The process also supports carers and in their caring role and can involve family and significant others. Consideration is made to people with special needs – financially disadvantaged ,CALD ( culturally and linguistic diverse), people of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background, people with dementia and people who are GLBTI as part of the assessment process.
Services are provided to achieve the persons goals and referrals are made for other support such as ACAS , Occupational Therapy, District Nursing , Podiatry , Social Support and other allied health. Services are provided with other agencies using a collaborative and coordinated team approach. The assessment service monitors individuals progress and will review the person as regularly or as needs change.

Address:
25 Lyttleton Street, CASTLEMAINE, VIC, 3450

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: The provision of unsubsidised (full cost) home-based services: home care, respite care, property maintenance, personal care. This service is available to service providers who are brokering the HACC service/s, or to non-HACC or non-DVA eligible clients.

Contact: Intake and Assessment Officer

Address:
25 Lyttleton Street, CASTLEMAINE, VIC, 3450

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Packages provide Services and Case Management to assist people with complex care needs to remain living in their own home. They are tailored for each individual and based on their particular needs. Care (case) Management – to help plan and co-ordinate the services that you receive. It provides individualised service management, support advocacy, negotiation and access to other supports as necessary, and as determined in conjunction with you and your carer.
To be eligible to receive a Care Package the person's needs must first have been assessed by and Aged Care Assessment Team to determine whether a Care Package is suitable. This assessment is free and can be arranged by the individual, a family member or doctor.
Fees are flexible and are agreed on commencement of a package.
This is generally a waiting list for this program.

Address:
Civic Centre, 27 Lyttleton Street, CASTLEMAINE, VIC, 3450

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: A basic In- Home Exercise Program to promote strength and balance is run In partnership with Castlemaine Health (CH) and Castlemaine District Community Health ( CDCH) Exercise Physiologist. All participants need to be assessed by a Castlemaine Health Physiotherapist or (CDCH) Exercise Physiologist. A medical clearance is also required .
Contact: Intake and Assessment Officer

Address:
25 Lyttleton Street, CASTLEMAINE, VIC, 3450

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Aims
To maintain independence at home for veterans & war widows/widowers with low level care needs. To ensure that an optimal level of functioning is maintained; and to ensure personal care, domestic assistance, respite and home garden maintenance interventions will promote health & independence rather than dependency

Veterans' Home Care is a department of Veterans' Affairs' program that helps veterans and war widows/widowers with low care needs to remain in their own homes for longer. Personal Care for Veterans includes assistance with self-care tasks that a person is unable to do for themselves because of illness, disability or availability i.e. dressing/showering, feeding, toileting, fitting of aids/appliances such as splints & stockings. Usually the frequency of the service will be 2-3 visits per week and a maximum of 3 hours per fortnight.

Additional Information
Assessment recommendations for service delivery are forward to the regional office in Mildura to confirm service plan. Grandfather clause for HACC clients transferring to VHC no longer applies.

Contact: Intake and Assessment Officer

Address:
25 Lyttleton Street, CASTLEMAINE, VIC, 3450

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Youth Services
The Youth Development Officer works in partnership with young people aged 12 to 25 to increase opportunities for them to engage in community decision making, community planning, programming and service delivery. Below are examples of the programs that the Youth Services department provides.

FReeZA Program
Music and cultural events run by young people for young people. The Mount Alexander Shire FReeZA Committee, MASK Productions, consists of 12 young people who meet weekly to plan and implement youth events in the Shire.

Castlemaine Skate Park Group
The Castlemaine skate park group meets fortnightly to discuss the development and management of the Castlemaine skate park and to organise events at the park that bring young people and the broader community together.
Respect Yourself
Is a life skills program co hosted by local health services at the Castlemaine Secondary College with year 10 students. The activity based program looks at the internet as a public forum, good communication and healthy relationships.

Mount Alexander Shire Youth Celebration and Awards
During National Youth Week Mount Alexander Shire Council hosts the Youth Celebration and Awards night, recognizing young people aged 12-25 years in sport, community involvement, the arts and business.

Contact details
Youth Worker Youth Development Officer available 4 days a week (Monday to Thursday)

Address:
25 Lyttleton Street, CASTLEMAINE, VIC, 3450

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Recreation Department
The Recreation Department of Council consists of two staff. One full time Recreation Officer and one Recreation Officer with an 'Aquatics Focus'.

The aims of this department include:
* supporting Committees of Management;
* obtaining funding to improve infrastructure of the Recreation Facilities and programs offered within these facilities;
* assisting in some aspects of running the facilities;
* event management and / or approvals;
* coordinating special events;
* obtaining information regarding innovations in the recreation field;
* liaison between the community and government departments (eg: Sport and Recreation Victoria, Department of Victorian Communities, State Government);
* source of professional knowledge relating to recreation facilities.

For further information please Contact Council's Recreation Department on (03) 5471 1700.

Address:
25 Lyttleton Street, CASTLEMAINE, VIC, 3450

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Social Support
The social support service assist people in maintaining and creating social networks. The social support program offers a variety of activities either on an individual basis or in a group setting. The social support program is designed to assist those residing at home or in the community - not residential care facilities. Below are examples of the programs provided by Social Support:
Magazine delivery service
A delivery service for people who have a reduced capacity or who no longer are physically able to access reading materials for themselves. This service is delivered by volunteers.

Tele-monitoring services
A regular Telephone Contact Service provided by volunteers to ensure social connectedness and to monitor client security and well being

Diners Club
A group who meets once a month at cafes or hotels. Care is taken to select a variety of venues who are able to provide good quality food at reasonable prices.

Chewton Dinner Day
A group who meet monthly at the Chewton Community Centre, and enjoy a delicious 2 course home style meal prepared volunteers. Entertainment, guest speakers and games are arranged to add interest to the day – as well as enjoying the company of the other guests.

Day Trippers with Brian
Monthly outings arranged to places of interest. Volunteers / staff are on hand to assist where ever possible.

Occassional Services

Shopping Services
Trips to Bendigo shopping centers are available on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. Clients must be able to shop independently, volunteers do accompany the group to assist where ever possible. The group always meet and have lunch as a group.

Movies
Morning coffee, and a light 'basket' lunch is included in the price, at the popular Theatre Royal in Castlemaine.

Picnic Day
Enjoy a day out and about taking in some fresh air and a small amount of exercise, in and around the Shire. BYO cut lunch helps with keeping costs to a minimum, and when weather permits a BBQ may be arranged.

Men's Day Out
A monthly activity where a group of gentleman go out and about on an organised activity

Blokes Basement
A monthly activity where men can enjoy the facilities of the 'Basement' which is a designated room equipped with a fridge, games, pool table etc, this is a place where men can enjoy the company of other menAll of these services are provided by volunteers

Contact: Intake and Assessment Officer

Address:
25 Lyttleton Street, CASTLEMAINE, VIC, 3450

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Aims
Delivered Meals and Centre Based Meals service provides a nutritious, appetising and culturally appropriate main meal delivered to the consumer's home, or to a community centre where meals are eaten in a social setting.

Meals delivered to Senior Citizens Centres within the Mount Alexander Shire.

Contact: Intake and Assessment Officer

Address:
25 Lyttleton Street, CASTLEMAINE, VIC, 3450

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Vulnerable Clients Register - The register is a document for agencies to list clients they have identified as vulnerable in an emergency, using the screening considerations of the Department of Human Services.

Address:
Civic Centre, 27 Lyttleton Street, CASTLEMAINE, VIC, 3450

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Co located program in conjunction with Castlemaine Health.

Address:
25 Lyttleton Street, CASTLEMAINE, VIC, 3450

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Initial Contact: Program Coordinator or Recreation Officer Aims: Prevention of Children being unattended during the school holidays; promotion of social connectedness; providing a variety of social activities that are of interest to individual children; to provide normal social opportunities for children with special needs; An active community using a broad range of activities. Additional Info: Before commencing the program, contact the Family Assistance Office for fee relief eligibility: ie. child's Customer Reference No & Child Care Benefit level- PH 136150 quoting Provider No 555 007 772K

Address:
Civic Centre, 27 Lyttleton Street, CASTLEMAINE, VIC, 3450

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Shire footcare program delivered in conjunction with Castlemaine Health.

Address:
25 Lyttleton Street, CASTLEMAINE, VIC, 3450

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: We provide a support service to families of 0-6 year old children. This service is free and available to all families.

Our service offers advice, support, information and resources in a caring environment on a range of issues including;
• Parenthood and parenting
• Maternal and child health care
• Infant feeding and family nutrition
• Home safety and accident prevention
• Immunisations
• Child growth and development
• Screening tests for vision
• First time parent groups
• Referral to other agencies

Our Enhanced Home Visiting Service provides support for families with additional needs.

We also provide all immunisations required by 0-6 year old children (by appointment) according to the Standard Immunisation Schedule. Click the link at the bottom of the page to find out the recommended vaccinations at each age.

The New Parents Group is held over eight weeks on Tuesdays 10.30am to 12.00pm. Please phone for details and forthcoming dates.

Castlemaine
15 Lyttleton Street
Castlemaine, 3450
Ph 5472 1364
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Open Monday to Friday 9:00am- 4:30pm.
Drop in session on Mondays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm with no appointment required.
Appointments are required at all other times.
The centre has a baby care room, toilet, kitchen and comfortable lounge available We provide a support service to families of 0-6 year old children. This service is free and available to all families.

Address:
25 Lyttleton Street, CASTLEMAINE, VIC, 3450

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Immunisations
The Mount Alexander Maternal and Child Health Service provided scheduled immunisations for 0-5yr olds by appointment at the Maternal and Child Health Centre.

The Mount Alexander Shire Environmental Health unit provide scheduled immunisations for school aged children at all schools in shire

Address:
25 Lyttleton Street, CASTLEMAINE, VIC, 3450

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Senior Citizens Clubs exist across the Mount Alexander Shire at:
* Castlemaine;
* Campbells Creek;
* Chewton;
* Metcalfe;
* Maldon;
These clubs provide social activities and centre based meals.

Additional Information
Each club has a contact person (secretary or president).
For details contact the Intake and Assessment Officer

Address:
Civic Centre, 27 Lyttleton Street, CASTLEMAINE, VIC, 3450

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes