Address:
2 Pope STREET, BANNOCKBURN, 3331

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

A Living at Home Assessment is a person-centred assessment of the person and their carer’s needs, which leads to a care plan and individualised service responses. The assessment and care planning process sits within the service coordination framework and takes an ASM approach to:

• building on the person’s and carer’s autonomy, by offering choices and focusing on individual strengths and interests
• encouraging & supporting people to regain skills and capacities wherever possible
• strengthening social, community and family connections

A Living at Home Assessment is a broad, holistic needs based assessment and can include: a service specific assessment and care plan for the range of HACC services delivered by the assessing organisation; a referral action plan to both HACC and non-HACC services that cannot be met by the assessing organisation.

A Living at Home Assessment focuses on:
• Social, functional and emotional needs
• Carer and family needs
• Environmental issues
• Strengths and capacities, not just deficits
• Involvement of multidisciplinary expertise

A Living at Home Assessment is a funded HACC activity delivered by designated HACC Assessment Services.

Referral
Referrals are welcomed from clients/carer/family and other service providers.

A SCTT referral is required from service providers – the referral should contain the following:

• Confidential referral cover sheet – clearly outlining the reason for referral
• Consumer information profile
• Summary and referral information profile
• Consumer consent to share information profile
• A copy of the Grampians Region Service Provider Home Safety Checklist (or your equivalent agency safety checklist)
• Any other templates considered appropriate/relevant

Address:
2 Pope STREET, BANNOCKBURN, 3331

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
2 Pope STREET, BANNOCKBURN, 3331

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

These groups provide support to frail older people in the form of social and recreational activities planned to meet individual needs and abilities. A meal is provided and transport assistance is available, if required.

Groups are available in:
-- BANNOCKBURN
Bannockburn Golf Club, Bannockburn-Teesdale Rd, Bannockburn.
Held 11.00 am - 3.00 pm, Mondays
-- MEREDITH
Meredith Recreation Reserve, Wilson St, Meredith
Held 10.00 am - 4.00 pm, Thursdays.
-- ROKEWOOD
Hesse Rural Health Service, Ferrars St, Rokewood.
Held 10.00 am - 4.00 pm, Wednesdays.

Fees
Fees apply

Area Serviced
Golden Plains Shire

Initial Contact
Aged & Disability Services Unit

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries. src=

Address:
2 Pope STREET, BANNOCKBURN, 3331

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The Golden Connections community transport service provides assistance to isolated residents who do not have access to transport due to their location, frailty or disability.

The service includes:
-- A Community Car providing a door to door service for eligible clients who need to access medical and other appointments.
-- Dial-a-Ride - a booked mini bus service that operates on set runs, taking people to major towns and facilities.
-- A Community Bus transport for clients to major community activities, events and facilities.Trained volunteers who have passed police and other checks drive these vehicles.

Fees
A nominal contribution is requested for each of these services.

Area Serviced
Golden Plains Shire

Initial Contact
Community Transport Officer

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.

Address:
2 Pope STREET, BANNOCKBURN, 3331

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Initial Contact: Aged and Disability Services Unit

Address:
2 Pope STREET, BANNOCKBURN, 3331

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

The service provides frail, aged and people with disabilities with assistance for a range of daily living activities including:
-- Bathing
-- Grooming
-- Light meal preparation
-- Getting in or out of bed.

Fees
Ffee applies.

Area Serviced
Golden Plains Shire

Initial Contact
Aged & Disability Services Unit

Eligibility
Those assessed as eligible under Home & Community Care program guidelines.

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.

Address:
2 Pope STREET, BANNOCKBURN, 3331

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Council Family Day Care Scheme provides home based childcare. The scheme is operated by the Golden Plains Shire and funded by the Commonwealth Government. State regulations allow for up to four children not attending school, with a maximum of seven children at any one time.

Fees
Core Hours: Between 8.00 am - 6.00 pm, Monday - Friday. $3.86 per hour
Non Core Hours: Between 6.00 pm - 8.00 am, Monday - Friday & Weekends - $5.52 per hour.
Public Holidays - $7.36 per hour
Administration fee: .14 cents per hour per child.
Petrol fee: .60 cents a kilometre.
Fees apply for snacks & meals if provided.
A late pickup fee applies if the parent is 15 minutes or more late.

Area Serviced
Golden Plains Shire

Initial Contact
Childrens Services Coordinator

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.

Address:
2 Pope STREET, BANNOCKBURN, 3331

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Nutritious 2 course meals are provided each week to older residents and people with disabilities who cannot prepare their own meals. Frozen meals are also available. Meals are delivered from three locations in the Shire - Bannockburn, Rokewood and Linton.

Fees
$2.70 main meal, $1.30 dessert or $4 for two courses.

Area Serviced
Golden Plains Shire

Initial Contact
Community Services Support Worker

Eligibility
Those assessed as eligible under Home & Community Care program guidelines.

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries..co

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

This service provides assistance to people who are frail aged and people with diabilities, with minor indoor and outdoor repairs and maintenance that do not require a qualified tradesperson. Priority is given to safety and security tasks, such as installing handrails, locks, door repairs, hand held showers and smoke detectors.

Fees
Fees apply

Area Serviced
Golden Plains Shire

Initial Contact
Aged & Disability Services Unit

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.

Address:
2 Pope STREET, BANNOCKBURN, 3331

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Council engages residents and local commuities in planning for their future. The program assists community members to work together to identify needs, issues and opportunities; decide on priority actions or projects and to establish groups they will work with to achieve agreed goals.

Towns in Golden Plains Shire with the assistance of a community development facilitator have developed their own community plans including: Batesford; Berringa/Staffordshire Reef; Cape Clear/Illabrook/Rokewood Junction; Dereel; Enfield; Grenville/Garibaldi; Haddon; Inverleigh; Lethbridge; Linton; Meredith; Napoleons; Rokewood/Corindhap; Ross Creek; Rural - Wallinduc Area; Scarsdale; Shelford; Smythesdale; and Teesdale.

Council also supports its local communities through it Community Grants Program. The program is available to community organisations for projects that address local needs and provide opportunities that enhance the wellbeing and quality of life of residents.
Grants are allocated each year with application forms available in Feabaruary and funding allocations announced in July.

Area Serviced
Golden Plains Shire

Initial Contact
Community Recreation Officer

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.<

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

This service assists people who are frail, aged or have a disability to continue living in their own home. Practical assistance is given with routine household tasks which the resident is unable to do for themselves.
Assistance given may include:
-- Vacuuming
-- Cleaning of floors, bathrooms and toilets.
-- Washing and ironing.
-- Shopping and bill paying.

Fees
Fee applies.

Area Serviced
Golden Plains Shire

Initial Contact
Aged & Disability Services Unit

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

This service provides assistance to people who are frail aged and people with diabilities, with minor indoor and outdoor repairs and maintenance that do not require a qualified tradesperson. Priority is given to safety and security tasks, such as installing handrails, locks, door repairs, hand held showers and smoke detectors.

Fees
Fees apply

Area Serviced
Golden Plains Shire

Initial Contact
Aged & Disability Services Unit

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.

Address:
2a Pope STREET, BANNOCKBURN, 3331

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Immunisations are provided at:
Bannockburn: 10.30am - 11.30 am, 4th Tuesday of the month
Rokewood: 10.00 am - 10.30 am, 1st Tuesday of the month
Linton - 11.30 am - 12.00 pm, 1st Tuesday of the month.
Haddon -12.45 pm - 1.30 pm, 1st Tuesday of the month.

Ballarat Immunisation Clinic provides Immunisation services in Golden Plains Shire under contract to the Shire.


Residents can also access immunisation from their local doctors or visit clinics in Geelong.

Area Serviced
Golden Plains Shire

Initial Contact
Environmental Health Officer

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries.`

Address:
2 Pope STREET, BANNOCKBURN, 3331

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Maternal and Child Health nurses provide an individual health advice and support service for parents of children up to six years. This service aims to improve outcomes for children and their families. Nurses conduct assessments at key developmental stages, and other services as required.

New Parents Groups are conducted from time to time, according to demand.
An outreach service provides intensive support for vulnerable families who may require additional support.

The Maternal and Child Health service is conducted from various locations across the shire and telephone assistance is available 24 hours a day by phoning 13 22 29.

Address:
2 Pope STREET, BANNOCKBURN, 3331

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Carers of frail aged, confused or people with disabilities, who cannot be left alone, can access respite care where a home carer will stay with them in the home for limited periods of time, while the carer takes a break or attends to personal business.

Fees
Fees apply

Area Serviced
Golden Plains Shire

Initial Contact
Aged & Disability Services Unit

Eligibility
Those assessed as eligible under Home & Community Care program guidelines.

Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries..co

Address:
2 Pope STREET, BANNOCKBURN, 3331

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Senior citizens centres provide a range of social and leisure activities such as art & craft; billiards, bingo; cards, gentle exercise, indoor bowls and outings. Some also provide meals.

Senior Citizens Centres are located at:
-- BANNOCKBURN
Café, Bannockburn Shopping Complex, Bannockburn.
Held 12.00 noon on 1st Monday of month.
-- LEIGH
Rokewood Golf Clubhouse, Ritchie Reserve, Rokewood
Social days held on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays and general meeting held 4th Wednesday of month.
-- INVERLEIGH
Community Room, Inverleigh Public Hall, Inverleigh
Held 2.00 pm each Thursday with a monthly meeting held at 1.30 pm.
-- LINTON
Golden Woady Senior Citizens, Linton Recreation Hall, Linton
Held 2.00 pm, Thursdays.
-- MEREDITH
Memorial Hall, Staughton St, Meredith
Luncheon & social day held from 12 noon every 2nd Monday & meeting and lunch held on 4th Monday of month.

Fees
Minimal fees apply

Area Serviced
Golden Plains Shire

Initial Contact
Customer Service

Additional Information
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