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BlueCare Fassifern Community Care
BlueCare Fassifern Community Care
Social Support
Carers support
Our services can support carers through respite programs and education programs to assist with managing the needs of the person they care for. Carer support programs and services
are designed to give relief to carers by offering support when and where it is needed the most.
Men's group
We have social groups for men, focused on keeping them socially engaged while enjoying activities at our centres or within the local community.
Social activities - individual and group Social support assists clients to participate in community life and feel socially included though companionship and activities in their local communities. These activities can be group based at one of our centres or community excursions or individual support to complete shopping and bill paying activities.
Balwyn Evergreen Centre
Stay active and engaged with our Active Living Program. Held on Wednesdays and Fridays, a typical day includes an exercise class, morning/afternoon tea, lunch, games and music. The program is designed for those who are slightly less mobile, with some cognitive issues.
Transport: Door-to-door shuttle or car service included with program.
Times: Wedneday and Friday 10am to 3pm
For more information and to book, please call 9836 9681 or email office@balwynevergreen.org.au
Whitehorse City Council
MALTESE COMMUNITY CENTRE Social Support Group Northern
Boort District Health
Social Support -Planned Activity Group Bundoora Extended Care Centre Northern Health
- Read more about Social Support -Planned Activity Group Bundoora Extended Care Centre Northern Health
Planned Activity Group operates Tuesday and Thursday at BECC between 9.30-3. Transport provided within 5km radius on request. $12/session.
note that we welcome people with cognitive decline/dementia however the groups are conducted in a room which is not lockable/secure.
Kootingal Moonbi Respite Care Centre - Cockburn Cottage
Kootingal Moonbi Respite Care Centre provides group based social support at centre on Tuesday's and Thursday's, along with a dementia specific group on Monday's, consisting of a variety of activities with the addition of morning tea, hot lunch and dessert. A social support men's group is offered every 2nd Tuesday of the month with the addition of morning tea, hot lunch and dessert and a social support craft group is offered on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, with tea and coffee provided. Gentle exercise classes are also offered every Wednesday morning at the centre for people over 65 years of age or younger people with a disability.
Melton City Council
Bucaan Community House Chigwell Support Program
Supported social activities, adapted health and well being activities. Current Newsletter available on request.