Positive Ageing and Inclusion Team to visit libraries

Positive Ageing and Inclusion Team to visit libraries

Published on 21 October 2024

Older residents across Corangamite Shire have more opportunities to get help accessing the services they need.

Council’s Positive Ageing & Inclusion Team are again visiting libraries across the Shire.

Chief Executive Officer David Rae 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 access food relief.

“Our staff got a great response from community members when they took the Navigation Support Program on the road from July through September,” Mr Rae said.

“There is a wide range of assistance available to our residents from various aged care and assessment services and different organisations. That can be a bit overwhelming for people who aren’t familiar with the system. The Navigation Support Program is free and confidential. I encourage anyone who wants to learn what services are available to them to come along and learn how Council can help connect you.

“If you can’t get to any of the library sessions, you can call Council 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 12 November, 7 January and 4 February, 1.30-3.30pm

Cobden: Wednesdays 20 November, 11 December, 15 January and 12 February, 1-3pm

Derrinallum: Thursdays 7 November, 5 December, 9 January and 6 February, 1-3pm

Skipton: Tuesdays 19 November, 10 December, 14 January and 11 February, 10am-12pm

Terang: Wednesdays 6 November, 4 December, 8 January and 5 February, 1-3pm

Timboon: Thursdays 14 November, 12 December 2024 and 20 February, 10am-12pm. The January drop-in will be on Wednesday 22, 2-4pm, due to the school holidays.