Support services for aged and people with disabilities

Contact
The HACC Social Support Co-ordinator at Maldon Hospital

Aims
To provide recreational activities and prevent isolation

MALDON HOSPITAL

Local government services and community health.

MOUNT ALEXANDER SHIRE COUNCIL

Living Well At Bendigo invite your to live well, keep your independence and enjoy your retired lifestyle.

Inspections are welcome.

Living Well At Bendigo

Planned Activity or Social Support Volunteers
Before visiting as a Planned Activity or Social Support volunteer, volunteers attend a selection and training session and two in-service training sessions where the needs of older and people with a disability in the community are discussed and the rights and responsibilities of volunteers are clarified.  Volunteers can be assured of continuing support of their efforts from the Social Support Supervisor.

Generally, volunteers find their work to be interesting and personally rewarding. The minimum age for volunteers is 18.  Volunteers are asked to commit from 1-5 hours per week of their time to their work.

For more information contact:  the Social Support Co-ordinator

CENTRAL GOLDFIELDS SHIRE COUNCIL

Program operates in Maryborough and Dunolly

Maryborough District Health Service

Tuaggra House
Tuaggra House offers a Planned Activity Group that aims to maintain an individual's ability to live at home and in the community, by providing a planned program of activities directed at enhancing the skills required for daily living.  These activities also provide opportunities for support and social interaction through centre based activities, such as music, board games and meals, and community outings such as picnics, cinema, bus trips and cultural activities.

Tuaggra House caters for frail, aged and disabled people over 16 in our community.  Clients are transported to and from their home.  The mini-bus is equipped with wheelchair hoist and disability access.  A nutritional meal and refreshments are served thorughout the day.

The varied program offers members:

-- Recreational opportunities

-- Peer group support

-- Social interaction and community connectedness

-- Day respite for carers, as an outcome of member attendance

-- Enjoyment and fun


Program hours: Programs run between 10.00am to 3.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Contact:  For further information contact the Co-ordinator

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm

Maryborough District Health Service - Community Services

Uniting AgeWell Strath-Haven Community Programs

Planned Activity Group (PAG) provides social, intellectual, physical, and emotional stimulation to help clients maintain living and social skills.   

Planned Activity Group operates Monday to Saturday, excluding public holidays.

An assessment is required to determine a person's eligibility to receive Home and Community Care (HACC) Planned Activity Group. In order to arrange an assessment for HACC services please contact the Home Care Assessment Team on 03 4408 6580.

Services including aged care, child healthcare, community health, food services, health promotion, home care, home maintenance and repairs, home visiting, immunisation, nursing, personal care, physical activity, planned activity group, recreation, rehabilitation, respite care, sexual health

City of Greater Bendigo

FITNESS FOR OLDER ADULTS PROGRAM (FOAP)
Community Allied Health Services regionally coordinates exercise groups for older adults in a number of towns.  The purpose of the groups is to reduce the risk of falls, improve balance, general fitness levels and overall health and wellbeing.

The right kind of exercise can make people healthier, happier and more able to enjoy the later years of life.  The exercise groups are especially designed for men and women over the age of 55.

Classes include a choice of 'Exercise to Music' groups or 'Strength Training' classes.  Classes are conducted by qualified VICFIT Instructors.  Physiotherapists regularly visit and provide advice.

The classes are an hour long and are held in a range of community venues.

Classes are available at the following locations:
Bendigo:
• Kangaroo Flat
• Eaglehawk
• Golden Square
• White Hills
• Spring Gully
• Strathdale
• Strathfieldsaye
Regional towns:
• Bridgewater
• Charlton
• Cohuna
• Heathcote
• Inglewood
• Kerang
• Wedderburn
Fees: $5.00 per class

Referrals: Speak to a Community Allied Health Physiotherapist about becoming involved in a class.

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