for the Communities from Former Yugoslavia
The
Multicultural Neighbour Aid Project provides opportunities for practical
and emotional support for people from the Communities of Former Yugoslavia
who are elderly, frail aged and their carers to meet and socialise with
others. The project enables people to continue to live independently at
home and to remain active and involved members in their communities. The
services are available to people who live in Marrickville and the
surrounding areas.
Day
Care Centre
Weekly
gatherings for social interaction, information sessions, games, morning
tea and light lunch are offered on Mondays and Thursdays at Newtown Neighbourhood
Centre.
Recreational
Outings
Monthly
recreational outings are organised to various destinations around the
Sydney Metropolitan area.
Transport
Transport
is available to the elderly who live in the
Communal
Luncheons
Monthly
communal luncheons are held at Tom Foster Community Centre in
Home
Library Service
Books,
audio books, Videos and DVD's in community languages are available for
loan at the day care Centre on a weekly basis.
Information
and Referral Service
Information
and referrals to relevant other agencies including home care services is
provided to assist people to manage their own affairs and to continue to
live independently.
Volunteer
Knitting Group "Wrap with Love"
Volunteers
that meet on Mondays or knit at home, create wraps that are sent to people
in need in
Multicultural
Fitness Classes for Seniors
Weekly
gentle exercise classes are held at
Computer Classes For Seniors
You will be introduced to the world of computers learn in small groups over a 5 week period.
Cost:
There
is a small charge towards some of the services that we
provide.
A
waiting list applies for some services.
contact:
Dushanka
phone:
9564 7333
email: neighbour@newtowncentre.org