Social Support - Inner West Seniors
AGED CARE
The Aged Care team provides opportunities for practical and emotional support for Seniors in the Inner West and their carers.
This group 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. 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. When: Fridays 10:00am - 2:00pm Where: Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, 11-13 Darley Street Newtown 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: Monthly Where: Various destinations around the Sydney Metropolitan area. Cost: There is a small charge towards some of the services that we provide. Falls Prevention Information Sheets Build stability, strength and balance to avoid injury due to falls. from the Clinical Excellence Commission. Available in English, Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian and many other community languages. Click here for a copy of 'Staying Active and on your Feet'. Information from Clinical Excellence Commissions In order to join the Social Support Group, please contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 or visit My Aged Care website: www.myagedcare.gov.au and request to be referred to the Newtown Neighbourhood Centre Inner West Seniors Group for social support. For more information and support please contact our Individual Social Support and Intake Coordinator Vita on 0491 168 439 or email [email protected]. |