Elmore Social Support Group
Our Social Support Group at Elmore can help you keep your independence and wellness by being engaged and supported to live in the community.
The group meets three times a week for activities such as day trips, music programs, bingo, films, craft and ‘the shed’.
The role of the group is to:
- Promote and maintain independence and wellness
- Provide respite and support to carers
- Provide socialisation
- Provide a close and supportive environment to share the day with others
- Provide activities to promote active aging
- Involve the community in the programs
- Support members to live in their community as independently and autonomously as possible.
The group operates from the Christine Cumming Activity Centre, 46 Jeffrey Street, Elmore.
Days and times are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9.30am to 3pm.
“Being on your own would drive anyone crazy. It’s good to have somewhere to go and people to talk to.”
“My wife works part time, so if I don’t come here I’m home on my own. I love being able to come here and be with friends. They’re important.”
“I don’t have any family support here so this is my support group.”
Accessing this group
Eligibility
The group is for people who are:
- Living at home in the Elmore community or surrounding rural area
- CHSP eligible – aged 65 years onwards or 50 years onwards for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- HACC eligible – aged 18 – 65 age group for people with a disability.
- Seeking respite for carers
Cost
Each session costs $16 with lunch and morning tea or $6 without lunch.
Meals
A two-course lunch is provided, or a light lunch can be ordered if required. Special needs and dietary consideration are catered for. Morning tea is provided.
Transport
The Social Support Group bus and car is available to assist with transport if required.
Activities
A calendar of activities is produced monthly and is developed in conjunction with participants to meet individual needs.
Examples of activities include celebrations of special days, craft, woodwork, day trips, music, shopping trips and going to the movies.
Bookings and Info
For more information call group coordinator Judy on (03) 5406 1558 or 0408 333 014.
There’s more than meets the eye in Elmore
The Elmore Social Support Group is supported by the Australian Government Department of Health and the Victorian Government Department of Health and Human Services. Please visit www.health.gov.au and www.health.vic.gov.au for more information.
