Social Support Group

Social Support - Group.. activities conducted in and out of centre

eating together

What the Service Offers

As part of your HOMECARE PACKAGE, you can access the Social Support Group that operates in the Active Lifestyle Centre and provides activities designed to develop, maintain or support the capacity for independent living and social interaction.

Active Lifestyle Centre includes group excursions / activities conducted by centre staff but held away from the centre.

These services involve a structured program and may include such activities as:

  • music therapy
  • allied health care
  • outings and day trip
  • personal care (e.g. assistance with toileting)
  • provision of a meal and assistance with eating - (additional cost to client)
  • provision of transport to and from centre-based care - (additional cost to client)

PLEASE NOTE: This service can be paid for under your HOMECARE Package.

How to access - Home Care Packages

How to obtain these services

If you have higher care needs and are considering accessing home care, you will first need to contact My Aged Care.

Call MY AGED CARE on 1800 200 422, or go to

www.myagedcare.gov.au

  • If your care needs indicate you might need a Home Care Package, My Aged Care will refer you to an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) to complete an assessment. This assessment will identify whether you have high or low-level care needs.
  • An ACAT member will talk to you about your current situation and assess and approve your eligibility to receive Australian Government-subsidised aged care services. These assessments are free.
  • You are welcome to have someone else—perhaps a friend, family member or your carer—attend your assessment for extra support.
  • Don’t forget to tell them, you would like services provided by Ourcare Services.

HOME CARE PACKAGE PRICING

Ourcare pricing is competitive and is available on My Aged Care www.myagedcare.gov.au.

For an appointment to see how we may be able to help you or a loved one, our friendly staff are on hand to assist – just call on 65 712 300

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Would you like more information or to book this services?
Please call - 02 6571 2300, or click on the button below for email contact.

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