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Merri-bek City Council - Social Support
Merri-bek Council offers a very popular Social Support Group program, with options for everybody!
Our groups are based at the Newlands Senior Citizens Centre (49-53 Murray Road Coburg) and run from approx: 10am to 2pm
Groups include:
Monday: Inner Peace and balance (Seated Tai Chi)
Tuesday: Fabulous Fun Times (45 minute exercise program for all)
Wednesday: Timeless Artisans (Gardening, art, cooking and more) & Café Connections (out in community to enjoy a meal)
Thursday: Out and About (all day program at various locations) & Sip and stroll (outdoors and enjoying a picnic and coffee)
Friday: Morning Melodies (Monthly) & Men’s Program (Weekly)
Cost is $6.80 per session and include a light nutritious meal for on-site programs.
Offsite programs are $6.80 per session, however lunch/coffee will need to be purchased.
We also have popular Senior Bus Trips that are advertised separately. These are full day trips and have some mobility requirements.
West Wimmera Health Service - Commonwealth Home Support Program
West Wimmera Health Service offers an extensive range of community nursing, preventative health and health promotion activities, social programs including respite, allied health and rehabilitation services for people 65 years and older. Our focus is on supporting older people to maintain independence health and wellbeing at every age and stage of their lives; to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the services they need to live the life they want. Flexible and responsive our skilled and qualified staff work with clients and their families to help them identify and achieve their personal goals, through the provision of individual and group therapy services. All services aim to assist clients to maintain or recover a level of independence which will enable them to remain living in the community, with or without support.
Anglicare At Home - Respite Centres and Social Groups
On 1 July 2016, ARV and Anglicare Sydney joined together to form one organisation. Officially known as Anglican Community Services, we are now trading as Anglicare.
The Anglicare At Home Frenchs Forest centre offers social activities and groups, and support for older people with dementia. Transport and meals are included as part of the service.
BASScare Social Support Services
A range of movies both old time and recent for Seniors who are movie lovers. Wednesday fortnightly. Inquiries Welcome PH: 9880 4709
Carers ACT Limited
Carers ACT run a suite of educational, well being and social activities for carers to improve capacities, knowledge, skills and combat social isolation.
Beaufort Home Services
Activities group, Day trips
Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation - Aged Care
Booroongen Djugun Ltd - Community Care Services
BASScare Social Support Services
Learn, Laugh and Lunch weekly group on Wednesdays for Seniors with higher care needs (may have a carer who needs respite for a day). Inquiries Welcome PH: 9880 4709.
Uniting Healthy Living for Seniors Clarence Valley
We'll help you maintain your independence.
And connect you with like-minded groups.
At our Yamba group you can enjoy a variety of organised activities including gentle exercises, current affairs discussions, celebratory theme days, fishing trips, pampering days, ferry rides and visits to museums, national parks and cinemas.