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Red Cross Telecross - Deniliquin
NSW, Australia
Telecross provides a daily lifeline to the elderly and medically dependent who live alone. Each morning clients receive a short friendly phone call. If there is no response or if the client seeks help, an emergency procedure is initiated by Red Cross and emergency assistance is arranged if necessary.
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NSW, Australia
Daily telephone call from volunteer worker to check on well being and obtain asssistance if necessary.
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NSW, Australia
Volunteers make short daily phone call to clients to check on their wellbeing.For people with disabilities and frail aged without a carer.
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Telecross - Australian Red Cross - Broken Hill Branch
NSW, Australia
Telecross: Telephone Monitoring Service. Every morning between 8am and 9am the client receives a phone call to verify that all is well. If the client does not answer the call, a second person is phoned, to advise them of the situation. Volunteers are welcome.
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Blue Mountains Volunteer Home Visitors - Lawson
NSW, Australia
The service supports frail aged and disabled people by providing services which enable them to remain in their own home. Services provided include: regular home visits; phone contact; information and referral to other services and groups such as social groups; health, government or community services; library service; help with other tasks such as letter writing/posting, reading, phone calls, shopping, walking pets. 2 Carers support groups available - 'Caring for Carers' support groups runs for 2hrs once a month. Lemonaides and Gaytoraids program - volunteers specifically for Gay and Lesbian people.
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NSW, Australia
Commonwealth Dept of Health and Ageing, (under the National Respite for Carers program) Provides flexible in-home support and assistance for people with a diagnosed dementia and for their carers. Service includes social and recreational activities, respite for carers and provision of resources, regular home visiting and assistance with daily living tasks including light housework, shopping and meal preparation.
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NSW, Australia
There are 39 Telecross centres across NSW, operating 365 days a year. Each morning, a trained Red Cross volunteer makes a short, friendly phone call to ensure that the client is safe and well. If the call is not answered, a second call is made. If there is still no response, Red Cross initiates an emergency procedure and arranges assistance as required. Telecross can be provided on a temporary basis, during a period of rehabilitiation or when a carer is absent. Anyone who might benefit from a daily phonecall for security, or to combat social isolation, is welcome to apply. Although the majority of Telecross clients are elderly, the service does not preclude people with disabilities or young clients who are medically dependent. Telecross has been established in the following towns in the Western Region: Dubbo, Forbes, Gunnedah, Narrabri, Tamworth, Mudgee, Young, Grenfell, Cowra, and Manilla. 6884 6061 is direct Telecross No. and should not be used as a contact No. for enquiries.
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NSW, Australia
The Constant Companion consists of a unit which connects to your telephone and a water resistant pendant worn around the neck at all times. The pendant allows you to summon help without having to get to the phone. When activated it accesses a 24 hour emergency monitoring service. Discounted rates available for the disadvantaged.
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Kincare - In Home Dementia Respite Program
NSW, Australia
A 24 hour live in respite program provided for carers of people with Dementia who have difficult behaviours. It is an alternative for people who either cannot or will not access residential Respite. It enables the normal routine of the person with dementia to be maintained. 4 weeks a year is provided which can be 2 days at a time to the 4 weeks in one block. For people of a CALD Background - workers in most cases can be arranged.
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NSW, Australia
Telephone contact service for the aged and those living alone. Network of people who phone each other to check on their well being.
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NSW, Australia
RSL sub branch. Meeting 3rd Wednesday of the month at mittagong RSL 10:30am
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BCS Care Centre Mid North Coast - Dementia Monitoring
NSW, Australia
MONITORING: In consultation with client we develop on-going Care Planning, Referrals and Reviews. This could involve - Monitoring health and well-being, nutition, medication and other idenified monitoring requirments. SOCIAL SUPPORT: Can include the planning of daily schedules and coordinating appointments as the need is identified, outings, social visiting. Priority is given to persons with memory loss who: * Live by themselves * Who have no Social Supports * Whose Carer has gone into crisis.
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