Social Support-Community and Cultural Connections
Staff and/or trained volunteers, who speak clients’ language, provide assistance and support through a range of services and activities including
Visiting on a regular basis at your home, or go for a coffee and have a chat
Help with small tasks around the home, including check fridge contents and use-by dates of food items.
Personal shopping assistance, for example accompanied shopping for clothes, healthy food, or pay bills
Outings – accompany to attend a small targeted group outings
Escorting – assistance with going to appointments such as medical or social appointments
Telephoning and Web– based monitoring services (e.g. making a regular phone call for a friendly chat, or web-based chat, or reminding about appointments)
Fee: There is no charge for this service. If transport service is requested, a small fee of $5/one way and $8/return trip applied
All staff and trained volunteers had taken a Criminal Record Check prior to commencing delivery of this service.
Southern Cross Care Community Services - Darling Downs
We know the importance of staying in touch with friends and family and pursuing hobbies and leisure activities. Southern Cross Care Queensland has social support to help you do just that. You can continue to pursue your interests and stay connected with your community.