Mount Alexander Shire Council offers CHSP and HACC-PYP eligible clients a diverse, interesting and enjoyable social support program.
Social support helps you to maintain or develop social networks. These may include volunteer visiting which offers you a limited visiting service for clients whose physical or geographical situation has created a barrier to their community involvement.
The Social Support Program is designed to support our older and younger residents who need assistance with getting out, socialising, making friends and learning new skills. Groups are facilitated by qualified and experienced staff and volunteers. We provide a range of fun and friendly programs to cater for different needs and interests including home visits, special interest groups, computer group, community lunches, outings and gentle warm water exercises. All programs are low cost, with transport available across the Shire for a small fee.
For more information about our Social Social Program read our social support brochure (PDF, 2MB) If this sounds of interest to you, contact our Healthy Ageing Officer on 5471 1797.
You can also find more information on social support services and activities at the Victorian Government's Social Support Hub at www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au.