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NSW, Australia
Provide social support for frail aged, people with disabilities and their carers. Volunteer based program to provide company and friendship by home visits or outings. Monitors wellbeing of people visited and identifies gaps in available services. Some practical assistance available including assistance with shopping. Day trips each week and monthly group outings. Vehicle (people mover) available. Some respite available. Koori age eligibility 45 yrs+.
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Aboriginal Social Support Program
NSW, Australia
The aim of this service is to help the frail aged, people with disabilities and their carers maintain independance at home. The service offers advocacy, referral and social support through recreational outings including a meal.
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NSW, Australia
Services available , Home Library Service , Library Bus Service contact Library for further information
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Home Respite Service (Dementia)
NSW, Australia
Home Respite Service is a community based service for people with dementia (and/or carers) which will assist them to remain in the community. Services include: respite (up to 3 hours per week - regular and irregular), meal preparation, monitoring of diet and safety, exercise, memory activities and conversation. Service Hours: 7 days per week and some after hours. Home duties can also be provided in exceptional circumstances. The service also provides support and information to carers. Carers Support Groups run in Blacktown on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 7pm-9pm and in Penrith on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 1pm-3pm. HACC funded
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Penrith Seniors and Pensioners Clubs Inc
NSW, Australia
Provides social activities for senior citizens aged 55+, and includes Blue Gum Frail Aged Social Group which meets on a Friday at the centre.
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Services provided as part of the Housebound Library service include monthly delivery of books to housebound residents (following discussion with the client about the types of books they like to read), library activity sessions at nursing homes, retirement villages and senior day care centres, locating materials (books, research)requested by clients, providing support in the use of new technology etc. All services are free of charge.
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Penrith City Council Library Service - Home Library Service
NSW, Australia
The mission of the Home Library Service is to ensure that members of the community who are unable to access the public library facility (due to illness, disability, infirmity etc) have access to the full range of public library services. Services provided as part of the Home Library service include fortnightly delivery of books to housebound residents (following discussion with the client about the types of books they like to read), locating materials (books, research)requested by clients, providing support in the use of new technology etc. The Home Library Service operates between the hours of 9am-5pm Monday to Friday and all services are free of charge. The Penrith Home Library Service is supported by the involvement of 9 volunteers.
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Moruya Senior Citizens & Pensioners Association
NSW, Australia
Social group; Carpet bowls; Afternoon tea.
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NSW, Australia
Community based organisation providing assistance to charities. Members meet every second Wednesday at the Cooma Ex Servicemans Club, Vale Street.
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Telecross - NSW ( Australian Red Cross)
NSW, Australia
Provides a daily lifeline to the elderly and medically dependent who live alone. Volunteers contact clients by phone everyday between 8 am and 9 am to ensure their well being and safety. If the call is not answered or the client seeks help, Red Cross initiates an emergency check procedure and if necessary arranges assistance.
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Waverley Community & Seniors Centre
NSW, Australia
Recreational, social and health promotion activities for residents over 50 including gentle exercise, yoga, tai chi, pilates, scrabble, painting and drawing, Italian speaking social group, Russian Friendship social group, Spanish Speaking Social group, Hungarian Card group, guest speakers, interesting strolls, coast/holiday tours, discussion group, solace/bereavement group. In addition, the centre provides activities and transport for people who have difficulty getting out of the house including Monday housie, Tuesday social activities, and Friday fortnightly short day trips with door to door transport. A private health clinic provides bowen therapy, massage and podiatry service. Most groups are run by volunteers.
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NSW, Australia
Provides Group activities each Monday and Friday for older Macedonians. A range of activities are offered for participants including: tea and coffee, the opportunity to socialise, information sessions and guest speakers on a range of topics including health, aged care services and housing. Other activities including the participation in community festival and preparation for these events.
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NSW, Australia
Group activities are held in a local church building, and the group meets each Tuesday. A range of activities are offered for participants including: tea and coffee, the opportunity to socialise, information sessions and guest speakers on a range of topics including health, aged care services and housing. Other activities such as craft, participation in community festival and the preparation of food for these events also take place. The group consists mostly of women aged 60, although membership is open to all age groups.
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NSW, Australia
Provides a range of leisure and recreational activities including: art, craft, gymnasium, basketball, volleyball, netball, soccer, and paddle tennis. Kitchen facilities and multipurpose hall are also available for use. A youth worker is available.
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Totally & Permanently Incapacitated (TPI) - Disabled Soldiers Association (NSW Branch)
NSW, Australia
Provides welfare services for ex-servicemen and women who are classified as Totally and Permanently Incapacitated (TPI) by the Department of Veteran's Affairs and reside within NSW. Services are also available to spouses of TPI's.
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Provides social activities for ex-servicemen and women and their spouses, who are classified as Totally and Permanently Incapacitated (TPI) by the Department of Veteran's Affairs.
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Lightning Ridge and Region Transcultural Community Council New Friends Volunteer Visiting Project
NSW, Australia
Through the New Friends project TCC aims to reduce social isolation in the Lightning Ridge area by providing a social visiting scheme utilising a volunteer network. Trained volunteers will make social visits to clients on a regular and prearranged basis. Clients may be from all sectors of the community, provided they have a genuine need.
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Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is - Albury
NSW, Australia
Baha'i Spiritual Assembly (Religious body)
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Wagga Wagga Mens Carers Support Group
NSW, Australia
A Support Group for Men who are in a caring roll, held in a friendly and Confidential enviroment. Meetings held in the Aged Care Meeting Room at the Forrest Centre Wagga Wagga.
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List shopping, Assited shopping and home delivery shopping service. Orders are taken and delivered weekly. This is a Home and Community care Service (HACC).
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NSW, Australia
Hands On is a service provided by the Red Cross. Volunteers provide service in aged care facilities, day care centres, hospitals, hostels and nursing homes. Contact Hands On for locations.
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Provides information on the local area Produces local directories and information brochures including Local home services directory, local learning English directory, local emergency aid & Food & shopping, domestic assistance& Personal care and residential aged care for Sydney and Eastern suburbss & botany.
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NSW, Australia
Neighbour Aid is located with Community transport & Home Modifications/ Maintenance within the Rylstone Health centre
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NSW, Australia
Meets forth Saturday/month 10.30am at Crossing Cafe for coffee & chat. Information about Arts, Culture and Heritage in Deniliquin. Assistance with information about promotion, funding, resources, event management and collaborative opportunities. Free monthly "whats-on" newsletter available on request.
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NSW, Australia
Support group for men The group was formed in June 2000 and meets weekly at the Allawah Community Hall. There are 32 members and an average of 25 attends each meeting. The aim of the group is friendship, support and social interaction for men. The group meetings feature a range of guest speakers and activities including music days and bus trips around the local area. The group also has 3-day bus trips twice per year, usually in April and October.
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NSW, Australia
Older mens social meeting each Wednesday fortnight from 10am to 12 noon.
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NSW, Australia
Retirees, unemployed, woodworkers, Social network Support group. The Coota Mens shed has been operating for about 24 months and currently has 40 members that are a mix of veterans, non-veterans, retirees, employed, unemployed and men of all abilities. The group has a charter that focuses on health, wellbeing, community involvement and the sharing of skills and interests. The group meets twice monthly for a yarn over a cuppa and participation in a shed project that meets a community need. There is a monthly tutorial conducted by a visiting speaker.
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NSW, Australia
Small social support group for patients/families, arranged by calling Zan when required. Flexible options, informal nature.
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NSW, Australia
Group meets 1st Tuesday of each month. Except in january when we do not meet at all, and in November when we meet on the 1st Monday
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Liverpool Stroke Recovery Club
NSW, Australia
Self-help support group for people who have had a stroke and the people that care for them. Provides social support and an opportunity for people to meet and share experiences and participate in group activities.
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Liverpool Volunteer Resource Centre
NSW, Australia
Recruits volunteers and matches them to vacant volunteer positions within non-profit organisations in the local area. The centre also provides training for the staff, volunteers and management committees for organisations that work with volunteers.
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Cessnock Pensioners Senior Citizens Association
NSW, Australia
We start with a formal meeting, sometimes have a guest speakers, and then enjoy a morning tea together, provided by the Association, building friendships and contacts. Appreciate any new ideas or contributions from people for activities that might be run on a separate occasion, eg the choir and exercises classes. A number of concerts are run each year on Mothers Day and Fathers Day. Sometimes we can get an entertainer/artists to do a separate performance on the meeting day. Special Christmas luncheon held in December at the local Club, members pay for their meal. Bus trips held every month, if possible, by our Social Secretary, eg to Sydney or Newcastle, go up country and maybe have a BBQ. Annual bus trip held in Oct, organised trip for 6 days and 5 nights eg. in 2007 we went to Nambucca Heads and Yamba in 2006. Disabled Access Cessnock Community Transport - community bus available or own transport
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NSW, Australia
RSL Day Clubs are a weekly social programme for older people from both the ex-service and wider community. Activities include: Gentle exercise; Quizzes; Games; and Guest speakers. Membership criteria apply. Day Clubs are entirely run by volunteers with the support of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Return Services League.
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NSW, Australia
The Men's Shed provides an opportunity for men of all ages to get together to make and repair items, either for themselves, the community or to sell at the markets. The sale of goods assists with the financial upkeep of The Shed. Activities are designed to support men with: Depression; Loneliness, particularly if they have lost a partner. Service also: Mentors younger men who come from dysfunctional flamies and need to develop social and personal skills.
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