We provide a range of services for eligible Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and Home and Community Care Programs for Young People (HACC PYP). Our services are supported by funding from the Commonwealth and Victorian State Governments. All of our Social Support Programs are available through your MyAgedCare package or your HACC-PYP package.
Telecare:
Telecare provides beneficial support to those who live in their own homes by receiving a morning call from our volunteers every morning or on a morning that the recipient specifies. This service is important and throughout the year we have had occasions when we have made further checks on the clients who did not answer the phone call made to them. This service provides the recipient not only a chance to have a social conversation but also the security for the person receiving the call and/or their family. It is reassuring to know that someone will ring on the days chosen.
Talking Casterton News:
The Casterton Community Centre offers a Talking Newspaper service to those who are vision impaired or have a print disability. The weekly Casterton News is read by a volunteer onto a computer recording program and then transferred to a disc and sent out to our recipients in a mailing pocket. The service enables locals to keep up with all the local news each week.
Friendly Visiting:
Friendly Visiting is provided on a one-on-one basis with a volunteer visiting the person in their own home. The service provides an opportunity for companionship and social interaction. The visits are provided on a mutually agreed basis and most visits usually take place weekly, ensuring continuity is maintained. Volunteers are matched to a client with similar interests and protocols and procedures are in place for mutual benefit.
Social Group:
A friendly social gathering where we can have lunch and chat in a safe and welcoming environment. Held once a month.
If you know anyone who might benefit from any of our services please ring the centre to speak with Susan Joyce to find out more about these and other services.
Brochures:
We hold a selection of Brochures and Pamphlets on the various services available.
Contact:
Call us on 0477 159 315, contact us via the Contact Form or just drop in for a chat some time.