Address:
Level 1, 189 Faraday Street, CARLTON, VIC, 3053

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: The volunteer visitors provide friendly companionship to the 'matched client' for one hour per week on an individual basis to clients living in their own homes. Volunteer visits to Aged Care facilities are usually on a fortnightly basis.

Our volunteer visitors atten regular training sessions and receive continuing and on-going support both at an individual and group level during the course of their visiting. This service is free of charge and is conducted according to Government guidelines

Address:
Level 1, 189 Faraday Street, CARLTON, VIC, 3053

Billing:
Fees Apply

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: The Planned Activity Groups (Day Centres) are an Italian specific service that provides a warm, caring, friendly environment where people can enjoy socialising and participating in various culturally appropriate activities. The Primary aim of each of our centres is to support family carers of frail older Italians including those with dementia, who are either currently working or who wish to return to the workforce. During their time at the centre our clients are assisted by qualified bilingual staff.
Activities:
Exercise and Movement
Sensory stimulation
Hand massage
Aromatherapy
Craftwork
Cooking
story telling
Games and entertainment
Occasional Mass
Meals - the daily program also includes morning and afternoon tea and a healthy, hearty Italian meal for lunch.
Transport: if required, taxi transport to and from the centre can be provided and is arranged by centre staff who will also ensure that they accompany the clients to and from the vehicle.

CARLTON:
54 University Street, Carlton
Telephone: 9349 9081
Fax: 9349 9024

KENSINGTON:
13 Anthony Street
Telephone: 9376 9743

ROSANNA:
230 Rosanna Rd
Phone: 9457 4430
Fax: 9455 1065
Email: rosannadc@bigpond.com

Address:
Level 1, 189 Faraday Street, CARLTON, VIC, 3053

Billing:
No Fee

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Address:
Level 1, 189 Faraday Street, CARLTON, VIC, 3053

Billing:
Other Option

Wheelchair access:
Yes

Additional Information: the aim of this program is to maintian the independence of aged people living in the community for as long as possible.

Aged Care support for people from an Italian background who do not speak English.