Drop-in sessions to help older residents

Drop-in sessions to help older residents

Published on 31 July 2024

Friendly faces are out and about in the Corangamite community, helping older residents access the services they need.

Corangamite Shire Council’s Positive Ageing & Inclusion team are visiting libraries across the Shire.

“So far we have been to Camperdown, Cobden, Derrinallum and Skipton,” Service Navigation Support Officer Lesa Best said.

Two more visits are planned for each of those towns, in August and September.

“We are having a great time meeting our wonderful senior residents and sharing information on the assistance that is available to them,” Ms Best said.

“A whole range of aged care and assessment services are provided by a range of different organisations across the Shire.

“At times that might be confusing or intimidating but we’re here to help our residents get the support they need.”

Ms Best said the team could help residents

understand the aged care system including eligibility, access, assessment and how to find a service provider; link in with other agencies including social services, health and community participation opportunities; join in with active aging programs and activities to keep them healthy, active and connected; and

“We can also link carers to support services and networks, and advocate for the community,” Ms Best said.

“Getting to know our residents face to face means we know their needs and can advocate for our community.

“The Navigation Support Program is free and confidential. Come along to one of the sessions below to learn how the Navigation Support Program can help you.”

“If you can’t get to any of the library sessions, you can call us on 5593 7100, email [email protected] or fill in a form at corangamite.vic.gov.au/Community/Ageing-and-Inclusion

“We can come to your home or arrange for an appointment at a location that suits.”

Upcoming sessions:

Camperdown: Tuesdays August 13 and September 10, 1.30-3.30 pm.

Cobden: Wednesdays August 21 and September 18, 1-3 pm.

Derrinallum: Thursdays August 29 and September 19, 1-3 pm.

Skipton: Tuesdays August 20 and September 17, 10 am-12 pm.

Terang: Wednesdays August 7, September 4 and October 9, 1-3 pm.

Timboon: Thursdays July 18, August 15 and September 12, 10 am-12 pm.