Community
7 August, 2024
Positive aging team to visit libraries
CORANGAMITE Shire Council’s positive aging and inclusion team will be visiting libraries across the shire to help older residents access the services they need.
Service navigation support officer Lesa Best said the team have previously visited Cobden, Derrinallum, Skipton and Camperdown, with two additional trips planned this month and next month.
“We are having a great time meeting our wonderful senior residents and sharing information on the assistance that is available to them,” she said.
“A whole range of aged care and assessment services are provided by a range of different organisations across the shire.
“At times that might be confusing or intimidating, but we’re here to help our residents get the support they need.”
Ms Best 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.
“We can also link carers to support services and networks, and advocate for the community,” she said.
“Getting to know our residents face to face means we know their needs and can advocate for our community.
“The Navigation Support Program is free and confidential - come along to one of the sessions to learn how the Navigation Support Program can help you.
“If you can’t get to any of the library sessions, you can call us 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 include:
Camperdown: Tuesday, August 13 and Tuesday, September 10 from 1.30pm-3.30pm.
Cobden: Wednesday, August 21 and Wednesday, September 18 from 1pm-3pm.
Derrinallum: Thursday, August 29 and Thursday, September 19 from 1pm-3pm.
Skipton: Tuesday, August 20 and Tuesday, September 17 from 10am-12 noon.
Terang: Wednesday, September 4 and Wednesday, October 9 from 1pm-3pm.
Timboon: Thursday, August 15 and Thursday, September 12 from 10am-12 noon.