Address:
Corporate Civic Offices, 115 Civic Parade, ALTONA, VIC, 3018

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Call to avail of service.

A three course meal (soup, main and sweet) is delivered at subsided cost to the frail aged and those with disabilities, who are unable to cook for themselves. Special diets, likes and dislikes are catered for. Meals are delivered by volunteers up to seven days a week, dependent upon the needs of the individual client. Bulk meals are delivered to the Senior Citizens Clubs and PAG (Planned Activity Groups) as required up to seven days per week.

Fees
HACC Meals recipients are charged a fee for their three course meal. Fees are means tested in accordance with the HACC guidelines.

Area Serviced
City of Hobsons Bay.

Initial Contact
Assessment and Care Management Team - 03 9932 1530

Eligibility
Must be eligible under Home & Community Care funding. Provision is based on assessed needs.

Address:
Corporate Civic Offices, 115 Civic Parade, ALTONA, VIC, 3018

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
Corporate Civic Offices, 115 Civic Parade, ALTONA, VIC, 3018

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Hobsons Bay City Council is committed to fostering beneficial volunteering experiences for everyone involved. The Neighbourhood Development unit provides support, advice and promotion of all matters concerning volunteering. To find a volunteer opportunity or post a vacancy, visit the Council's website or call 03 9932 1193. Once a week, once a month or even once a year, there are opportunities in many areas of interest listed.

To increase volunteer effort, provide leadership and support, enhance and develop opportunities, market and promote volunteering and encourage further recognition of the volunteers in the community.

Address:
Corporate Civic Offices, 115 Civic Parade, ALTONA, VIC, 3018

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Call to book in for this service.

HACC (Home & Community Care) is a government funded program designed to give families/carers a time limited break away from the usual responsibilities of caring for someone aged 0-25 years with disabilities and/or ongoing medical conditions with moderate to high support needs. Respite care provides in-house or out of home respite, personal care, assistance with transport, assistance with housework, as well as information and access to other programs.
The Specific Home Care Program provides skilled workers employed with Hobsons Bay City Council who are police checked, trained and experienced in working with children and young people (0 to 25 years) with disabilities and/or ongoing medical conditions.
This service is available seven days a week during daytime, evenings or weekends . Bookings are necessary and can be made on a regular and/or occasional basis.

Fees
As per HACC fees policy.

Area Serviced
City of Hobsons Bay.

Initial Contact
HACC Program Co-ordinator - 03 9932 1530
Eligibility
Must be eligible under Home & Community Care funding. Provision is based on assessed needs.

Aims
To provide support in the home for children with disabilities and respite for the carers of these children.

Address:
Corporate Civic Offices, 115 Civic Parade, ALTONA, VIC, 3018

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
Corporate Civic Offices, 115 Civic Parade, ALTONA, VIC, 3018

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
Corporate Civic Offices, 115 Civic Parade, ALTONA, VIC, 3018

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
Corporate Civic Offices, 115 Civic Parade, ALTONA, VIC, 3018

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
Corporate Civic Offices, 115 Civic Parade, ALTONA, VIC, 3018

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Carer's support group that meet monthly in HBCC

Address:
Corporate Civic Offices, 115 Civic Parade, ALTONA, VIC, 3018

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
Corporate Civic Offices, 115 Civic Parade, ALTONA, VIC, 3018

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Children's Services Resource and Development Officer's (CSRDO) support the inclusion of children with disabilities, from cultural and linguistically diverse families and with indigenous backgrounds into Commonwealth funded childcare services. The CSRDO provides a range of services to the childcare program (Long Day Care, Family Day Care, After School Care and Vacation Care) so that they are supported in their care of children with additional needs. Services include the provision of information, training, resources, specialist toys and equipment and assistance with applications for additional funding.

Fees
Child care fees apply to clients when placed in care. Fee for service is applied for specialist training of childcare staff.

Area Serviced
City of Hobsons Bay.

Initial Contact
Children's Services Resource and Development Officer - 03 9932 4019

Eligibility
Children from birth to 12 years of age accessing or wishing to access child care.

Aims
To enable access into childcare for families with children that have additional needs.

Address:
Corporate Civic Offices, 115 Civic Parade, ALTONA, VIC, 3018

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Initial Contact: (03) 9932 1000

Address:
Corporate Civic Offices, 115 Civic Parade, ALTONA, VIC, 3018

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
Corporate Civic Offices, 115 Civic Parade, ALTONA, VIC, 3018

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Council's Community Care team assess for all HACC, National Respite for Carers Program (NRCP) and Community Aged Care Packages (CACP).

Area Serviced
City of Hobsons Bay.

Initial Contact
Intake Officer - 9932 1530

Eligibility
HACC according to Hobsons Bay Eligibility Guidelines. CACP eligibility determined by Aged Care Assessment Services Team. NRCP according to Program guidelines set by the Funding body.

Address:
Corporate Civic Offices, 115 Civic Parade, ALTONA, VIC, 3018

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Bay. An appointment is required.

Maternal and Child Health provides for parental support and developmental monitoring of children from birth to 6 years of age at a variety of centres throughout Hobsons Bay. An appointment is required. Consultations are scheduled around key developmental stages. There is also an enhanced home visiting service available to families assessed as needing additional support.

Fees
No fees apply for this service.

Area Serviced
City of Hobsons Bay.

Initial Contact
Altona 9932 1320
Altona Meadows 9932 3100
Altona Nth 9932 2110
Altona East 9932 2190
Laverton 9932 3060
Laverton Sth 9932 3050
Newport 9932 2070
Seabrook 9932 3069
South Kingsville 9932 2020

Eligibility
All children from birth to 6 years of age residing in Hobsons Bay.

Aims
To provide support in the home for children with disabilities and respite for the carers of these children.

Address:
Corporate Civic Offices, 115 Civic Parade, ALTONA, VIC, 3018

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Provides community care services and can assist with referrals. Please contact Intake during specified hours.

Address:
Corporate Civic Offices, 115 Civic Parade, ALTONA, VIC, 3018

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: Eight-week and ten-week school-based intensive support programs focus on specific groups of young people to provide support on issues such as drug and alcohol abuse, anger management and assertiveness.

Fees
No fees apply for this service.

Area Serviced
City of Hobsons Bay.

Initial Contact
Youth Services - 03 9932 3000

Eligibility
Based on assessment of suitability for program.