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Socialisation Group | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The
Socialisation Group is run by the Strathdon Community Day
Therapy Centre. Its aim is to
provide social activities for people whose access to other community
groups is limited due to age or disability. |
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To provide social activities for people whose access to other community groups is limited due to age or disability regardless of culture, race, colour, religious beliefs and economic circumstances. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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To offer a socialisation program that provides diverse leisure options in a relaxed and supportive setting. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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To provide activities designed to promote independence and choices which will improve quality of life | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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To ensure that each individual is confident that they can: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Activity Program | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Socialisation
Groups provide an informal program of activities to meet the social
and lifestyle needs of the participants. The Monday program offers activities for men living in the community. |
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| Some of the activties in the program include: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Eligibility | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| To be eligible
for admission to the group, applicants must live within the City of
Whitehorse, be independent with actvities and daily living, eg. eating,
mobility and toileting. Clients are assessed for suitability to participate in the groups' programs prior to admission. Applicants who live outside the City of Whitehorse will be considered if no other appropriate group is available to them. |
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Hours of Operation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sessions run
from 10.00 am to 2.00 p.m. on Mondays There are no sessions on Public Holidays. |
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Fees | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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are charged according to income. Average
fee charged - $10.00 per session. This covers the cost of a light meal, craft materials and therapeutic treatments (no client is excluded from the program due to their inability to pay). |
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Transport | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Where possible, clients are asked to provide 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Staff | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Socialisation Program is managed by a Division 1 Registered Nurse, assisted by experienced staff and volunteers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Contact | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Care Program Administrative Assistant 9 Jolimont Road, Forest Hill, 3131 Victoria Business Hours: 9845 – 3114 After Hours: 9845 – 3110 Fax: 9845 - 3148 Enquiries: 9845 3113 (Business Hours) |
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