LOCATIONS
OTHER SERVICES
Beeac Community Health Centre Lang Street Beeac Vic 3251
Hesse Rural Health has access to a range of Allied Health Practitioners. Referrals can be arranged for the following:
Winchelsea Social Support Group 53 Hesse Street Winchelsea Vic 3241
Diabetes Educator
Dietitian
Disability Services
Maternal Child Health
Occupational Therapist
Physiotherapist
Planned Activity Groups
Podiatrist
Primary Health Care Nurse
Other services as required
FEEDBACK IS WELCOME Your feedback and suggestions enable us to continually improve our services. This may be provided verbally to staff, in writing or you may complete a feedback and suggestion form which are available in each facility. NEED AN INTERPRETER? If you need an interpreter, please contact Oncall Interpreters and Translators Agency on 03 9867 3788 and ask them to telephone Hesse Rural Health on 03 5267 1200.
www.hesseruralhealth.org.au
HESSE RURAL HEALTH Social Support Groups
CONTACT INFORMATION Further information is available from the: Social Support Coordinator Hesse Rural Health 8 Gosney Street Winchelsea Vic 3241 (03) 5267 1200
reception@hesse.vic.gov.au
Caring for Rural Communities
WHAT ARE SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUPS?
Social Support Groups provide the opportunity to:
Social Support Groups provide regular socialisation and activities for eligible consumers. The program supports clients with wellness and reablement and focuses on a persons abilities and strengths.
Set your own goals
Socialise and meet new friends
Enjoy games, quizzes, sing-a-longs and be entertained by guest speakers
Social Support Groups follow a designed program with input from all participants. Our staff are well trained, supportive and are there to assist with identified needs. Staff hold a minimum qualification of a Certificate III in Aged Care and/or Leisure and Lifestyle qualifications.
Participate in fun and tailored exercise programs
Enjoy bus trips and outings
A Social Support Group day consists of:
Your choice of planned activities
COST
Bus pick up and drop off (as arranged)
Affordable fees are set in line with government guidelines with consideration to the ability to pay.
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
Games, quizzes, theme days, crafts and outings
For further enquiries phone Hesse Rural Health on 5267 1200.
Consumers 65 years and over (50 years and over if Aboriginal or Torres Straight people) are eligible. Those under 65 with a disability may also be eligible. (per eligibility guidelines) Referrals are received through My Aged Care (MAC) for those 65 and over. Anyone can phone MAC to refer to the Hesse PAG program (yourself or your GP/family member/friend, with your consent) Phone 1800 200 422. Hesse can also assist with enquiries by phoning 52671200. Referrals for those with disabilities (under 65 years) can be made directly to Hesse and include self referrals, referrals from GP’s and other health professionals and referrals from family /friends with consent from the consumer.
Social Support Groups are held at:
Beeac Community Health
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Winchelsea Social Support Centre
(03) 5267 1200
ELIGIBILITY & REFERRALS
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
reception@hesse.vic.gov.au
This program is supported by funding from the Commonwealth Government. For more information visit www.myagedcare.gov.au or phone 1800 200 422.
www.hesseruralhealth.org.au