Social Support Groups for Chinese people aged over 64 and their carers, we provide:
1. Centre based social Support Groups: locate in Burwood, Mulgrave, Wantirna, Doncaster;
2. Centre based Social Support Groups – Dementia specific: locate in Mulgrave, Doncaster;
3. Walking group (for aged 60 and above);
4. Access & Support Program;
5. Carers’ Support Group.

Allied Health and Support services
Need a help hand? BlueCare’s Allied Health and Support Services put you back on the path to good health and independence
BlueCare’s comprehensive Allied Health Services, disease prevention and control programs help support you or your loved ones transition to independent living.
Some of our programs and services include:
• Physiotherapy
• Occupational therapy
• Speech Pathology
• Podiatry
• Dietetics
• Social work
We have a range of education programs for people of all ages and their carers to assist in managing wellbeing and health. Out compassionate and experienced team can also provide advice on aids and home modifications

Community Speech Pathologists provide assessment and management of individual clients for communication and swallowing disorders, and may provide advice, intervention, treatment and counseling for the following aspects of communication:
Speech affected by neurological disorders e.g. stroke, Parkinson’s disease; language, affected by illness or injury resulting in changes to comprehension and expression of spoken, written, non-verbal communication; cognitive impairments including; attention, memory, problem solving, decision making; swallowing impairments that can cause other serious medical conditions; voice control e.g. poor volume or abnormal sound. Interpreters are available, if required.

Podiatrists treat conditions of the feet & provide assessment, treatment & education to assist in managing & preventing complications including ulceration, amputation & infection in high risk clients. The services aim to preserve mobility & independence & prevent hospitalisation.
Northern Sydney Local Health District Podiatry Services accept referrals for people who have diabetes, renal disease, rheumatoid & other autoimmune diseases, spinal injury, spina bifida, transplant recipients, poor circulation & numbness of the feet. Clinics are held across the health district at hospitals & community health centres. Interpreters are available. A medical referral is required.
Personal care such as toenail cutting & management of calluses for people without chronic medical conditions is unable to be provided.
Clients who are unable to attend hospitals or community health centres can be referred to the Lane Cove and North Side Community Services for access to In-Home Podiatry services.

Community physiotherapists provide assessment and treatment for people with physical problems caused by injury, illness, disease and ageing. Physiotherapists offer a wide range of services including the assessment, treatment and prevention of conditions that have resulted in loss of muscle strength or endurance and limit the clients’ ability to walk safely, maintain their balance, use stairs safely or perform activities of daily living.
Therapy activities include: falls assessment and management; joint and muscle pain management; mobility assessment; home or group exercise programs; provision of aids and equipment to meet individual client needs and support therapy plans. Physiotherapy services are provided to individuals as well as groups for example: falls prevention exercise programs. Interpreters are available if required.

Our approach to care is all about you – offering a tailored suite of caring, responsive, and professional services designed to help you live your best life and to remain independent and well.
Drawing on a proud history of being a community-based organisation for more than 65 years, McLean Care combines an award-winning track record with local knowledge and community connection.
We offer a full range of support for older people in regional Australia. From Support in Your Home, Respite and Restorative Services, through to Independent Living, Residential Care and specialist Dementia Care, McLean Care has a long-respected history of always placing clients at the centre of all that we do. We are recognised as a leader in the provision of innovative and evidence-based quality aged care services which means we are passionate about providing the care you need, the way you want. Enriching experiences beyond all boundaries.
Please call the team on tel:1300791660 to get more information.

Services include Physiotherapy (individual & group), podiatry, nutrition (individual & group), Day therapy group exercise program.