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Mingara Day Activity Centre | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SERVICES |
Mingara Day Activity Centre was established in 1984 to provide day respite care for people with a confirmed diagnosis of senile dementia of the Alzheimer’s type and related disorders, plus support for their carers. Mingara has been relocated to refurbished premises at 9 Jolimont Road since June 17 2004. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mingara Day Activity Centre Planned Activity Group |
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| Mingara
aims to enhance the quality of life for its clients by the provision
of an activities program that encourages each individual with mental
and physical stimulation, awareness of their own identity and a sense
of belonging in the community regardless of their cultural, linguistic,
social and/or economic background. Mingara is an Aboriginal word meaning 'The House of the Happy Spirit'. Our services strive to achieve excellence in the level of support that we offer people with dementia and the people who care for them, to enable them to continue living in the wider community for as long as possible. On three days per week, between 12 to 14 clients attend Mingara between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. There is considerable flexibility, which allows us to cater for the individual needs of our clients and their carers. Clients visit the centre weekly for periods ranging from two to fifteen hours. Staff and volunteers are highly skilled and are chosen for their empathy when working with people with memory loss. |
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activities program is offered to clients and is planned around the
expectations that any non-impaired person living in the community
would enjoy when visiting a social venue away from home. We strive
to minimise any sense of institution or incarceration, or of 'being
minded', and instead provide a warm, positive, secure environment
where each client feels that they are valued as an individual regardless
of their cognitive or physical deficits. Most but not all clients attending Mingara suffer from moderate to severe dementia. People in the earlier stages of their illness are often resistant to day care, but their carers may still suffer from high levels of stress and isolation. Carers of clients attending the Day Activity Centre are offered advice, education, supportive counselling, referral to ongoing services and membership to the Carers Support Group, which meets every second Monday, Thursday and fourth Friday fo the month from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. |
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Services Provided | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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An activity program tailored to the needs of people with memory loss. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Counselling and support
for families and carers, both on an individual basis and through the
Alzheimer's Society Support Group (Forest Hill Branch). Carers Support
Group meet in the Community Centre every 2nd Thursday and 4th Friday
from 10am - 12 noon. Enquiries: 9877 6944 |
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Access to Interpreter Services as necessary. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Regular monitoring and review including ongoing referral to other community care services as needed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Activity Program Aims | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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To provide each individual with mental and physical stimulation, day to day awareness of their own identity, and promote a sense of belonging in the community. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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To provide relief for carers who care for people who have irreversible memory loss and confusion. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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To be an advocate for people who have Alzheimer's Disease or a related disorder regardless of culture, race, colour, religious beliefs and economic circumstances. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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To ensure that each individual is confident that they can: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Daily Activity Program (example only) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Hours of Operation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Every Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday from 10.00am - 3.00pm There are no sessions of public holidays |
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Fees | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fees are charged
according to income. Average fee charged is $10.00 per session. This covers the cost of a light meal and materials used in activities (no client is excluded from the program due to their inability to pay). |
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Transport | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Where possible
clients are asked to arrange their own transport. Taxis will be arranged by agreement where there is no other form of transport available. |
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Meals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Morning tea and a light lunch is provided. Lunch consists of soup, sandwiches and fresh fruit. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Staff | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The program is managed by a Division 1 Registered Nurse, assisted by experienced staff and volunteers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Referrals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Referrals for Mingara's services can be made by a telephone call to the Community Program Administrative Assistant or by written request from: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Eastern Suburbs Aged Care Assessment Service (A.C.A.T.) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Cognitive Assessment, Dementia and Memory Service. (C.A.D.A.M.S.) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medical Practitioners | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Health Professionals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Family and other concerned people | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Written referrals
should be directed to: Community Services Program Manager Strathdon Community 9 Jolimont Road Forest Hill, 3131 Victoria Telephone: (03) 9877-6944 Fax: (03) 9877-6944 Email: ana@strathdon.com.au |
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