Multicultural Social Support - Former Yugoslavia AGED CARE
Meet, socialise and interact with people from the Communities of Former Yugoslavia
The Multicultural Social Support project provides opportunities for practical and emotional support for people from the Communities of Former Yugoslavia who are elderly, frail aged and their carers. This project enables people to continue to live safely and independently at home and to remain active and involved members in their communities. Activities include a Seniors' Social Support Group, communal lunches, and recreational outings.
Seniors' Social Support Group Meets for social interaction, information sessions, games, morning tea and light lunch. Books, audio books, Videos and DVD's in community languages are available for loan. Information about other relevant services is provided in order to assist people to manage their own affairs and to continue to live safely and independently at home. Some people contribute to Wrap with Love - a knitting group that makes blankets for people in need. When: Mondays and Thursdays Where: Newtown Neighbourhood Centre
Communal Luncheons Our group members enjoy a regular communal luncheon, consisting of a freshly cooked traditional hot meal. When: 2nd Monday of the month Where: Tom Foster Community Care Centre. Individual transport is available for the elderly who live in the Marrickville area.
Recreational Outings Recreational outings are organised and take our seniors to various destinations including visits to parks for a BBQ, sightseeing, museums, galleries and flower festivals. When: 4th Monday of the month Where: Various destinations around the Sydney Metropolitan area. Individual transport is also available to the elderly who live in the Marrickville area. Cost: There is a small charge towards some of the services that we provide. A waiting list applies for some services.
Falls Prevention Information Sheets Build stability, strength and balance in seniors to avoid injury due to falls. Click here for Information Sheets from the Clinical Excellence Commission. Available in English, Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian and many other community languages.
In order to join the Multicultural Social Support Group you are required to register through My Aged Care.
Please contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or visit My Aged Care website:www.myagedcare.gov.au
For more information and support Contact Dushanka Phone: 9564 7305 Mondays and Thursdays only. Email: dushanka@newtowncentre.org
