Social Support

Social Support Individual program is assistance provided by a companion (paid worker or volunteer) to an individual either within the home environment or while accessing community services. The objective of Social Support is to assist our clients to participate in community life and feel socially included through meeting their need for social contact and company.

Activities may include:

  • Visiting services
  • Accompanied activities (such as assisting the person with shopping, bill-paying, attendance at appointments)
  • Monthly luncheons (across the Shire)
  • Coolah WAGS group (Wednesday Activity Group)
  • Dunedoo Social Group
  • Telelink service provides a welfare check daily by volunteers
  • Local transport provided by volunteers
  • Monthly Social Bus Trips to approved venues

Community Care clients standing in front of the bus

 

Contact Us

Coonabarabran Office

(Services Baradine, Binnaway and surrounding areas)

27/29 John Street, Coonabarabran

Ph: (02) 6849 2200

 

Coolah  Office

(Services Mendooran, Dunedoo and surrounding areas)

59 Binnia Street, Coolah

Ph: (02) 6378 5130

 

Email:

communitycare@warrumbungle.nsw.gov.au

 

Office hours:

Monday to Friday 

8:30am to 4:30pm 

Closed on Public Holidays

 

My Aged Care

My Aged Care Logo My Aged Care can:

  • give you information about different types of aged care services
  • refer you for an assessment to determine what you need and see if you’re eligible for government support
  • give you referrals and support to find the right service providers
  • advise how much you might need to pay towards the cost of care.

Find out more on the My Aged Care website or call 1800 200 422 

 

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