Palliative Care Volunteer Service
NT, Australia
Services are provided by trained volunteers - service periods are usually up to two hours.
Visit supplier >Hospital Aboriginal Liason Team
NT, Australia
Services for hospital in-patients and their families
Visit supplier >NT Families and Childrens - Alice Springs
NT, Australia
Services for children at risk of abuse or harm under the age of 18
Visit supplier >NT Families and Childrens - Alice Springs
NT, Australia
Services for children at risk of abuse or harm under the age of 18
Visit supplier >WA, Australia
A group of retired professional or business people who gather on a social basis and enjoy fellowship and outings.
Visit supplier >VIC, Australia
Services include: - Accredited Training - Adult Literacy & Numeracy; - Arts & Crafts; - Children's Activities; - Community Groups; - Health & Recreational Groups; - Short courses in Computing; - Skills or Work and Study - Support Activities; - Venue Hire for Community Groups; - Vocational Education; - Volunteer Training.
Visit supplier >Chirnside Park Senior Citizens Inc
VIC, Australia
Meetings for senior citizens including outings, holiday entertainment, Bingo, BBQ's, cinema lunches
Visit supplier >Migrant information Centre (Eastern Melbourne)
VIC, Australia
people from culturally and linguistically diverse community Settlement support Migration advice
Visit supplier >Parent Support Network Eastern Region
VIC, Australia
Provides information and support, monthly activities, day trips and advocacy for parents/carers of people with disabilities in the Eastern region. Kerry Lyons of MOIRA is the Support Worker for the Southern Region. Used to be called Parent to Parent Inner East but have amalgamated with Parent Support Network.
Visit supplier >Eastern Volunteer Resource Centre Inc
VIC, Australia
A social support program for older people with limited mobility and youngpeople with disabilities, offering them the opportunity to participate in community activities by providing volunteer transport assistance. Recruit, refer and train volunteers for over 300 not for profit agencies.
Visit supplier >Ferntree Gully Family Support Group
VIC, Australia
Support and Information for carers or friends of people with a mental illness. Outer Eastern Metropolitan area of Melbourne
Visit supplier >VIC, Australia
Lifestyle based support programs for people with cancer, MS and other illnesses.
Visit supplier >Parent Support Network Eastern Region Inc
VIC, Australia
The Parent Support Network (PSN) is a community organisation providing support and information to parents and carers of people with a disability who reside in eastern region.
Visit supplier >VIC, Australia
Counselling and Community Centre offering a range of services to those in need.
Visit supplier >Social Support Program - Friendly Visiting - Maryborough
VIC, Australia
A friendly visiting service providing outreach support to the aged, ill housebound and those with disabilities.
Visit supplier >Elmore Senior Citizens Centre Inc.
VIC, Australia
Bowls 1:30 - 4:00 Tues & Thurs Concert Practice 1:30 - 4:00 Wed Pool table, Darts, Hookey, Quoits, Table tennis, Cards - Thursdays. Train Services - Daily.
Visit supplier >Irymple Senior Citizens Club Inc.
VIC, Australia
Social Day on Tues 2.00pm-4.00pm. Committee Meeting on 3rd Wed of month 9.30am. Carpet Bowls on Wed 1.15 pm-4 pm. Cards & Games on Wed 7.00pm-10.00pm. Craft on 3rd Tues of month 9.30am-12noon. Choir on Thurs 9.30am-11.00am, Bingo on 2.00pm-4.00pm, Club lunch and Evening tea - once a month.
Visit supplier >WA, Australia
A service for people who are frail, aged or have a disability and live at home with little or no local family support
Visit supplier >St Francis Xavier Senior Citizens Group
WA, Australia
Social group, mainly bingo and afternoon tea.
Visit supplier >TAS, Australia
The group aims to develop awareness of the needs of the well and frail older person in the community to endeavour to ensure that provisions are being made for them.
Visit supplier >Chelsea Heights Community Centre
VIC, Australia
Provides recreational and educational programs, return to work/study; personal growth groups; art & craft; occasional child care. Hall and rooms for hire to community groups.
Visit supplier >VIC, Australia
The Morwell Stroke Support Group provides an atmosphere for stroke survivors, carers and friends to make social contacts and to share experiences. We have a guest speakers throughout the year, which, in an informal setting, provides opportunity for discussion and questions. Sometimes the greatest comfort can be found in talking to and being with others who have had a similar experience. Every stroke affects an individual in a different way, but the emotional and physical experience will be familiar amongst people who have had a stroke. There may be times when carers or others need to assist the stroke survivor to make contact with others for the purpose of peer support. Stroke support groups exist in many parts of Australia.
Visit supplier >Self help group for people with Multiple Sclerosis. Meet once a month at Vision Australia building.
Visit supplier >VIC, Australia
People with diabetes and their partners are welcome to join this support group.
Visit supplier >Rett Syndrome Association Of Australia
VIC, Australia
Provides health information and support for children, young people and adults with Rett syndrome and for their families. A newsletter is published periodically. AVAILABILITY: Support groups meet in member's homes. Telephone contact is available during business hours and after hours.
Visit supplier >Yarriambiack Shire Council - Home and Community Care
VIC, Australia
Drop in Centre for youth to access services, recreation, peer support and information. Staffed by volunteers
Visit supplier >VIC, Australia
Provides social, cultural and recreational activities for people from the Austrian ethnic community. Activities include a dance, meal, cake & coffee.
Visit supplier >VIC, Australia
Warrnambool Legacy provides welfare as required by target group. Monthly bulletin for members and Laurel Club newsletter for widows.
Visit supplier >Collective of Self-Help & Social Action Groups (COSHG
VIC, Australia
COSHG is a collective supporting self-help groups. A resource library for self-help and social-action groups and information about starting and maintaining these groups are available.
Visit supplier >Maaroom Progress and Ratepayers Association
QLD, Australia
To utilise community involvement for the development of the town of Maaroom and to enhance civic pride.
Visit supplier >Friendship Program Rockhampton
QLD, Australia
We rely on volunteers to provide this service and appreciate receiving volunteer referrals. We are a statewide program. Friendship program for people with an intellectual disability. Matches adults with an intellectual disability who are socially isolated with a volunteer friend or to a recreation or social club of their choice in the community; matching process considers the needs, commitments and interests of both parties.
Visit supplier >Friendship Program Maryborough
QLD, Australia
Can also service Burnett region if required. Program matches adults with an intellectual disability who are socially isolated with a volunteer friend or to a recreation or social club of their choice in the community. Considers the needs, commitments and interests of both parties. Assistance given until both parties feel comfortable; ongoing assistance is provided; Volunteers needed.
Visit supplier >National Secretary Mrs Lori Salam President Mr Jacob Ryan Mobile 0408731607, email yowris@bigpond.com
Visit supplier >Joskeleigh Community Association Inc
QLD, Australia
Museum run by volunteers. President Cecil Parter; Secretary Doris Leo
Visit supplier >Social, cultural and religious support for members of the Greek community in Toowoomba.
Visit supplier >QLD, Australia
Brochures held in Centre GC Seniors Club has 2 meetings per month in the Jacaranda Room on the 1st Tues and Wed of the month. Guest speakers are followed by a morning tea. Bookings through Michelle at Centre Management tel. (07) 4632 5866
Visit supplier >Home Visitors Scheme - Burdekin
QLD, Australia
Provides community visitors for older people living in their own homes within the Burdekin District and also aims to enrich the life of residents in age care facilities who are socially isolated or lonely.
Visit supplier >Senior Citizens - Strathpine and Districts
QLD, Australia
The Senior Citizens Centre offers indoor bowls on Friday mornings and bingo, cards, bowls and boardgames on Wednesdays and Mondays. The daily fee includes tea and coffee $2. Transport can be arranged for participants.
Visit supplier >Friendly Visiting Network Dutch Specific
QLD, Australia
This service offers Social Support by visits from Dutch speaking volunteers, in order to minimse isolation of older people with Dutch speaking background in residential facilities, hospitals and the person's home. Also contact for The Dutch Helpline (07) 3393 0079.
Visit supplier >National Seniors Association (NSA) - Cairns Branch
QLD, Australia
Social group. Membership fees apply. A representative, voluntary organisation for Seniors. Meet 3rd Sunday of each month. Meet for lunch 2nd Wed of the month and sometimes organise bus trips.
Visit supplier >Community Visitors Scheme- Innisfail
QLD, Australia
Visit people in aged residential Facilities or nursing homes and offers friendship and social support to people without families or friends. Target Group: Aged Persons resident in a Commonwealth Funded facility, Hours the volunteers do are flexible depending on the needs.
Visit supplier >Drummond Street Relationship Centre
VIC, Australia
Services: Relationship Counselling The service provides marriage, relationship and family counselling and cultural & ethnic issues counselling. The service is provided for individuals, couples, families, young & adolescent children and gay men and lesbians with relationship problems. African Community Support Program, Support is provided through cross cultural workshops and a youth group, for adults and young people from the Horn of Africa ethnic community.
Visit supplier >Parent Aide Unit Royal Childrens Hospital
QLD, Australia
Parent Aides are trained volunteers who assist families experiencing difficulties in parenting their children. They support families in a non threatening way offering practical assistance, guidance and a listening ear. Tailored to the needs of the client including transport to medical appointments, meetings, classes, shops etc
Visit supplier >Senior Citizens - Brisbane West
QLD, Australia
Indoor activities, monthly bus trips, newsletter, computer and internet classes. Day respite section - Paddington Day Respite (07) 3868 3723
Visit supplier >Child and Youth - behavioural problems 5 to 18. Disability services for 18 and over. Supported accommodation, Erna's Place, Friday night drop in, holidays & camps, current clients only. family support, community access, behaviour management.
Visit supplier >Inhome and Community Support Program
QLD, Australia
The Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland's Inhome and Community Support Program works in partnership with families, responding to the needs of each family. The service aims to provide direct support to families who have a child with cerebral palsy or related disability, aged 0-18 years. Flexible hours / 7 days per week. Types of service provided include: in home support and community support workers. Four week Christmas time holiday program (5 hours a day Monday to Thursday), via referral to Blue Care Unicare (07) 3369 8577.
Visit supplier >NSW, Australia
Provide social support for frail aged, people with disabilities and their carers. Volunteer based program to provide company and friendship by home visits or outings. Monitors wellbeing of people visited and identifies gaps in available services. Some practical assistance available including assistance with shopping. Day trips each week and monthly group outings. Vehicle (people mover) available. Some respite available. Koori age eligibility 45 yrs+.
Visit supplier >Aboriginal Social Support Program
NSW, Australia
The aim of this service is to help the frail aged, people with disabilities and their carers maintain independance at home. The service offers advocacy, referral and social support through recreational outings including a meal.
Visit supplier >NSW, Australia
Services available , Home Library Service , Library Bus Service contact Library for further information
Visit supplier >Home Respite Service (Dementia)
NSW, Australia
Home Respite Service is a community based service for people with dementia (and/or carers) which will assist them to remain in the community. Services include: respite (up to 3 hours per week - regular and irregular), meal preparation, monitoring of diet and safety, exercise, memory activities and conversation. Service Hours: 7 days per week and some after hours. Home duties can also be provided in exceptional circumstances. The service also provides support and information to carers. Carers Support Groups run in Blacktown on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 7pm-9pm and in Penrith on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 1pm-3pm. HACC funded
Visit supplier >Penrith Seniors and Pensioners Clubs Inc
NSW, Australia
Provides social activities for senior citizens aged 55+, and includes Blue Gum Frail Aged Social Group which meets on a Friday at the centre.
Visit supplier >Services provided as part of the Housebound Library service include monthly delivery of books to housebound residents (following discussion with the client about the types of books they like to read), library activity sessions at nursing homes, retirement villages and senior day care centres, locating materials (books, research)requested by clients, providing support in the use of new technology etc. All services are free of charge.
Visit supplier >Penrith City Council Library Service - Home Library Service
NSW, Australia
The mission of the Home Library Service is to ensure that members of the community who are unable to access the public library facility (due to illness, disability, infirmity etc) have access to the full range of public library services. Services provided as part of the Home Library service include fortnightly delivery of books to housebound residents (following discussion with the client about the types of books they like to read), locating materials (books, research)requested by clients, providing support in the use of new technology etc. The Home Library Service operates between the hours of 9am-5pm Monday to Friday and all services are free of charge. The Penrith Home Library Service is supported by the involvement of 9 volunteers.
Visit supplier >Moruya Senior Citizens & Pensioners Association
NSW, Australia
Social group; Carpet bowls; Afternoon tea.
Visit supplier >NSW, Australia
Community based organisation providing assistance to charities. Members meet every second Wednesday at the Cooma Ex Servicemans Club, Vale Street.
Visit supplier >Telecross - NSW ( Australian Red Cross)
NSW, Australia
Provides a daily lifeline to the elderly and medically dependent who live alone. Volunteers contact clients by phone everyday between 8 am and 9 am to ensure their well being and safety. If the call is not answered or the client seeks help, Red Cross initiates an emergency check procedure and if necessary arranges assistance.
Visit supplier >Waverley Community & Seniors Centre
NSW, Australia
Recreational, social and health promotion activities for residents over 50 including gentle exercise, yoga, tai chi, pilates, scrabble, painting and drawing, Italian speaking social group, Russian Friendship social group, Spanish Speaking Social group, Hungarian Card group, guest speakers, interesting strolls, coast/holiday tours, discussion group, solace/bereavement group. In addition, the centre provides activities and transport for people who have difficulty getting out of the house including Monday housie, Tuesday social activities, and Friday fortnightly short day trips with door to door transport. A private health clinic provides bowen therapy, massage and podiatry service. Most groups are run by volunteers.
Visit supplier >NSW, Australia
Provides Group activities each Monday and Friday for older Macedonians. A range of activities are offered for participants including: tea and coffee, the opportunity to socialise, information sessions and guest speakers on a range of topics including health, aged care services and housing. Other activities including the participation in community festival and preparation for these events.
Visit supplier >NSW, Australia
Group activities are held in a local church building, and the group meets each Tuesday. A range of activities are offered for participants including: tea and coffee, the opportunity to socialise, information sessions and guest speakers on a range of topics including health, aged care services and housing. Other activities such as craft, participation in community festival and the preparation of food for these events also take place. The group consists mostly of women aged 60, although membership is open to all age groups.
Visit supplier >NSW, Australia
Provides a range of leisure and recreational activities including: art, craft, gymnasium, basketball, volleyball, netball, soccer, and paddle tennis. Kitchen facilities and multipurpose hall are also available for use. A youth worker is available.
Visit supplier >Totally & Permanently Incapacitated (TPI) - Disabled Soldiers Association (NSW Branch)
NSW, Australia
Provides welfare services for ex-servicemen and women who are classified as Totally and Permanently Incapacitated (TPI) by the Department of Veteran's Affairs and reside within NSW. Services are also available to spouses of TPI's.
Visit supplier >Provides social activities for ex-servicemen and women and their spouses, who are classified as Totally and Permanently Incapacitated (TPI) by the Department of Veteran's Affairs.
Visit supplier >Lightning Ridge and Region Transcultural Community Council New Friends Volunteer Visiting Project
NSW, Australia
Through the New Friends project TCC aims to reduce social isolation in the Lightning Ridge area by providing a social visiting scheme utilising a volunteer network. Trained volunteers will make social visits to clients on a regular and prearranged basis. Clients may be from all sectors of the community, provided they have a genuine need.
Visit supplier >TAS, Australia
Choir who sing for own and others' enjoyment. Provides entertainment (singing etc.) in nursing homes, community centres, church groups, etc. on request.
Visit supplier >Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is - Albury
NSW, Australia
Baha'i Spiritual Assembly (Religious body)
Visit supplier >Wagga Wagga Mens Carers Support Group
NSW, Australia
A Support Group for Men who are in a caring roll, held in a friendly and Confidential enviroment. Meetings held in the Aged Care Meeting Room at the Forrest Centre Wagga Wagga.
Visit supplier >VIC, Australia
support for family and friends of those with mental illness. Day program, respite, residential rehab,Home Based Outreach & Accommodation Support & familiy education and support service. The Residential Rehabilitation Program enables people with a mental illness to learn or relearn living skills in a supportive and safe `live in- environment. It assists people who require more support than can be provided by visiting workers. Residents build social and living skills through shared learning with others, while accepting responsibility for themselves within a supportive environment. The program also fosters vocational and educational connectedness in the community. MI Fellowship has covers the hume region with offices in wangaratta and seymour
Visit supplier >List shopping, Assited shopping and home delivery shopping service. Orders are taken and delivered weekly. This is a Home and Community care Service (HACC).
Visit supplier >VIC, Australia
VANISH provides advocacy and support for those involved with adoption, former wards of state, care leavers, and children born from donor programs.
Visit supplier >NT, Australia
Contact service provider for dates. Activities for children 0-5 years. Children with disabilities welcome. Play and learn with your child in the DRY SEASON. Dressing Up, Toy Games, Story Telling, Music, Painting, Play dough, Puppets, Craft Activities & Water play. Library Outreach, Community Information & Guest Speakers for Parents.
Visit supplier >NSW, Australia
Hands On is a service provided by the Red Cross. Volunteers provide service in aged care facilities, day care centres, hospitals, hostels and nursing homes. Contact Hands On for locations.
Visit supplier >Provides information on the local area Produces local directories and information brochures including Local home services directory, local learning English directory, local emergency aid & Food & shopping, domestic assistance& Personal care and residential aged care for Sydney and Eastern suburbss & botany.
Visit supplier >QLD, Australia
SOCIAL CLUB WITH SPECIALS FOR MEMBERS. WEEKLY MEAL DEALS. All members recieve discounts. Points awarded for every dollar spent. Bingo every day except Tuesday.
Visit supplier >Big Brothers Big Sisters Program
WA, Australia
Designed to be of assistance to young people 7-17yrs who are isolated and need additional adult support and friendship.
Visit supplier >NSW, Australia
Neighbour Aid is located with Community transport & Home Modifications/ Maintenance within the Rylstone Health centre
Visit supplier >NSW, Australia
Meets forth Saturday/month 10.30am at Crossing Cafe for coffee & chat. Information about Arts, Culture and Heritage in Deniliquin. Assistance with information about promotion, funding, resources, event management and collaborative opportunities. Free monthly "whats-on" newsletter available on request.
Visit supplier >NSW, Australia
Support group for men The group was formed in June 2000 and meets weekly at the Allawah Community Hall. There are 32 members and an average of 25 attends each meeting. The aim of the group is friendship, support and social interaction for men. The group meetings feature a range of guest speakers and activities including music days and bus trips around the local area. The group also has 3-day bus trips twice per year, usually in April and October.
Visit supplier >NSW, Australia
Older mens social meeting each Wednesday fortnight from 10am to 12 noon.
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