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Wimmera Social Support

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Keeping people healthy, active and engaged

Being healthy, physically active and socially engaged through the COVID-19 pandemic has many benefits.

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Our Wimmera Social Support services provide assistance, to help you access local services and supports.

Our services cover the Wimmera region and are supported by trained volunteers who provide one-on-one assistance to support your needs.

Regular ways to engage include:

Get Connected

Enjoy a cuppa and morning tea with our team, whilst learning about ‘Myagecare’, computers, iPads, mobile phones and other electronic devices.

Every tuesday morning from 10am until 11:30am

We can assist you to get the shopping you need, pay bills, attend appointments and other related activities.

Regular ways to engage include:

Get Connected

Every Tuesday morning from 10:00am until 11:30am enjoy a cuppa and morning tea with our team, whilst learning about ‘Myagecare’, computers, iPads, mobile phones and other electronic devices.

Ladies Cuppa and Chat

Every Friday morning from 9:30am until 12:00pm.

Carers Group

On the third Wednesday each month.

Men’s Outing

Every Tuesday morning from 9:30am until 12:30pm.

Other programs and activities include:

Getting support with the day to day things you need

We can assist you to get the shopping you need, pay bills, attend appointments and other related activities.

Would you like a new friend?

We can put you in contact with like minded people.

Building new and lasting friendships can boost your happiness, reduce stress and improve your self-confidence during this time of isolation.

Transport (please call us on 5382 5607)

This service is underpinned by volunteers to assist you to get to much needed non-urgent medical appointments and other such appointments as required. This is not for COVID-19 transport. Call the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080 or visit the website.

Accessing our services

Our services are accessed through either the My Aged Care portal or your local council.

Carer respite

We deliver respite either separately or as part of a flexible, responsive, integrated package of services. We actively consider how to support the person and their carer in maintaining or strengthening the care relationship. Our respite services can be provided at home, in a community venue or in the general community. Services are available during weekdays and weekends, and are offered on a regular basis, episodically or intermittently as needed.

Social engagement opportunities

Through one-on-one activities, volunteers can connect you with a variety of social engagement opportunities. Our service is uniquely designed to match you with activities that fit you and your needs.

Know your gizmo

Volunteers support people to understand how to operate their ‘gizmos’ such as phones, tablets and internet/apps, helping people connect and maximise opportunities.

Memory Lane Café

Memory Lane Cafés are held in Hindmarsh Shire, Horsham Rural City and West Wimmera Shire for people with memory loss and their carers. These Café give the chance to meet people, enjoy some entertainment, find out information, and share stories and experiences in a relaxed, safe and supportive atmosphere.

Memory strategies group

Has your family complained that you’re forgetful? Have you lost your car in the car park? Is remembering names a problem for you? Do others complain that you repeat the same stories?
If so, join the group in Yarriambiack Shire to learn memory strategies and meet people with similar concerns and experiences.

If you are 65 years or older – please visit myagedcare.gov.au or ring 1800 200 422 and request your services through the Centre for Participation.

If you are under 65 years – please ring your local council and they will assist you.

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Licencing the WimmeraWimmera Social SupportCommunity outreach
4200
hours volunteered through Wimmera Social Support, 2020-21
121
active volunteers, 2020-21
34500
kilometres transporting people to medical appointments, 2020-21
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  • 39 Urquhart Street, Horsham
  • 94 Nelson Street, Nhill
  • PO Box 267 Horsham, Victoria, 3402
  • 03 5382 5607
  • info@centreforparticipation.org.au
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