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Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra, Ukrainian and Baltic State Social Support Group
The program provides assistance to older people from Ukrainian and Baltic State and Eastern European backgrounds to attend and participate in especially designed group activities. The program aims to maintain and improve their physical, social and psychological well being. The activities include: Morning tea, culturally appropriate meal, games and crafts, outings, activities based on individual needs, lifestyle support workshops, health and well-being development and other lifestyle and leisure activities.
BlueCross Eastern
BlueCross has a Social Group located at Livingstone Gardens in Vermont South with Social Support Group funding.
A dedicated program, the Social Group has a focus on supporting people over 65 who are keen to engage in active and challenging activities with like-minded people.
Clients will have access to a variety of programs which will include social, creative and wellness activities for a range of abilities. Activities can include group exercise, art and craft, men’s shed, gardening and excursions.
The day respite centre will be operating from 9.30am-3.30pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Social Group Eligibility
Anyone over the age of 65 is welcome to enquire and all clients will be assessed for suitability for the Social Group.
Migrant Resource Centre North West Region Social Support Bosnian Group
UnitingSA - CHSP
UnitingSA offers Commonwealth Home Support Program services that assist older people and their carers to maintain their independence and support them to live at home and remain in their communities. We provide one on one social support, social groups and transport services. We have a specialty with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and have bilingual staff that speak a number of other languages, we welcome the opportunity to assist you.
Toronto Multicultural Seniors Health & Wellness Centre-Hunter Multicultural Communities
The Multcultural Health & Wellness Centre's Program is designed to provide a range of culturally appropriate activities and social support, inform and empower seniors from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background to make informed choices about continuing to live at home independently. Our three course meals, cooked and served in a friendly and culturally harmonious environment, assist clients to maintain their nutritional needs. Additionally, a wide range of activities and information sessions organised and presented in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner, helps improve client wellbeing and reduces their social isolation. Our centres cater for diverse multicultural communities. All services provided are person-centred and culturally appropriate. Our clients are encouraged to actively participate in creating and managing their own individual care plans.
WSACCI t/as IC CARE
Centre based day care for ageing, frail aged, those with a disability and younger people with a disability. Provide door to door transport, fitted with disability access, freshly prepared morning tea, lunch and dessert. Provide social companionship and interaction including activities, outings, entertainment, guest speakers, carpet bowls and tenpin bowls, any many other activities.
Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra, Croatian Social Support Group
The program provides assistance to older people from Croatian background to attend and participate in especially designed group activities. The program aims to maintain and improve their physical, social and psychological well being. The activities include: Morning tea, culturally appropriate meal, games and crafts, outings, activities based on individual needs, lifestyle support workshops, health and well-being development and other lifestyle and leisure activities.
Ozcare Day Respite Centre - Townsville
Social support is all about what makes you happy. Our job is to make sure you stay connected to your community.
Whether it’s going out for lunch, enjoying a game of bingo, bowls, or simply spending a quiet afternoon playing cards, we aim to match you with staff who share your interests, ensuring that you enjoy meaningful interactions that make you happy and keep you engaged.
Capah Multicultural Association Inc - Wollongong
• Outing and day trips
• Communication with Carers
• Transport to and from the Centre-base Care
• Information sessions are organised to inform the Spanish-speaking senior of the latest Health topics and Service