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Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Aged Services
Programs
Planned Activity
Groups
The New Hope MRC runs a Greek specific and a Multicultural Planned
Activity Group on the Mornington Peninsula.
Both programs cater to the various needs of elderly people from
culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
These HACC funded programs are for elderly people of CALD
background who are:
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Frail
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Living alone
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Under the continuous care of a friend or relative who needs
respite
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Socially isolated and restricted in their ability to participate in
social activities outside the home
These programs aim to provide a caring environment for the elderly
and enable them to express their cultural heritage and participate
in activities and community life.
Included in the program are a range of indoor and outdoor
activities such as crafts, gentle exercise, music and outings to
places of interest.
A freshly prepared hot meal is included in the day's
program.
For further information and referral to the social support programs
please contact the Multicultural Social Support Coordinator on (03)
5973 5398.
Volunteer
Coordination
The aim of the Volunteer Coordination program is to assist socially
isolated elderly people of CALD background in Frankston and the
Mornington Peninsula, who are living in the community, with
activities that will help them to continue living independently in
their home and involved in community life.
The Volunteer Coordinator recruits and trains bi-lingual
volunteers. Volunteers are then appropriately matched with elderly
people of CALD background living in the community. Volunteers
assist in a range of activities such as transport, providing
companionship and assistance with shopping.
For further
information please contact the Volunteer Coordinator on (03)
5973 5398.
Equity and
Access Program
Please see Equity
and Access Program under Aged Services for information and contact
details regarding this program.
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