Community
6 November, 2024
Positive Ageing and Inclusion team visiting towns
OLDER residents across Corangamite Shire have more opportunities to get help accessing the services they need.
Council’s Positive Ageing and Inclusion Team are again visiting libraries across the shire.
Chief executive officer David Rae said the team could help residents understand the aged care system including eligibility, access, assessment and how to find a service provider; link in with other agencies including social services, health and community participation opportunities; join in with active aging programs and activities to keep them healthy, active and connected; and access food relief.
“Our staff got a great response from community members when they took the Navigation Support Program on the road from July through September,” he said.
“There is a wide range of assistance available to our residents from various aged care and assessment services and different organisations - that can be a bit overwhelming for people who aren’t familiar with the system.
“The Navigation Support Program is free and confidential. I encourage anyone who wants to learn what services are available to them to come along and learn how council can help connect you.
“If you can’t get to any of the library sessions, you can call council on 5593 7100, email servicenav@corangamite.vic.gov.au, or fill in a form at corangamite.vic.gov.au/Community/Ageing-and-Inclusion.
“We can come to your home or arrange for an appointment at a location that suits.”
Upcoming sessions:
Camperdown – Tuesdays, November 12, January 7, and February 4 from 1.30-3.30pm;
Cobden – Wednesdays, November 20, December 11, January 15, and February 12 from 1-3pm;
Derrinallum – Thursdays, November 7 December 5, January 9, and February 6 from 1-3pm;
Skipton – Tuesdays, November 19, December 10, January 14, and February 11 from 10am-12noon;
Terang – Wednesdays, November 6 December 4, January 8, and February 5 from 1-3pm; and
Timboon – Thursdays, November 14 December 12, and February 20 from 10am-12noon.
The January drop-in for Timboon will be on Wednesday, January 22 from 2-4pm due to the school holidays.
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