Supported Social Groups
We are a local, not-for-profit service that provides social opportunities within a group setting to frail aged people and people with dementia.
We provide this service to people who are still living in the community – either in their own home or with a carer.
SOCIAL GROUPS
Which Group a client attends will depend on where they live and what their needs are. Location and suitability of Groups will be discussed fully at assessment. As a guide, the table below shows which main suburbs we pick up from for each Group:
| MONDAY | |
| Bowral, Mittagong, Colo Vale & Yerinbool | Hansen Street, Bowral |
| New Berrima, Bundanoon & Moss Vale | Queen Street, Moss Vale |
| TUESDAY | |
| Bowral & Mittagong | Hansen Street, Bowral |
| Bundanoon & Moss Vale | Queen Street, Moss Vale |
| WEDNESDAY | |
| Bundanoon & Moss Vale | Queen Street, Moss Vale |
| Bowral & Mittagong | Hansen Street, Bowral |
| THURSDAY | |
| Bundanoon & Moss Vale | Queen Street, Moss Vale |
| Colo Vale, Moss Vale, Bowral & Mittagong | Hansen Street, Bowral |
| FRIDAY | |
| Bowral & Mittagong | Hansen Street, Bowral |
| Robertson, Burrawang & Moss Vale | Queen Street, Moss Vale |
All of our Social Groups encourage independence, fun and friendship. We provide a range of activities such as music; guest speakers; brain games and quizzes; theme days; and light exercise including Tai Chi.
The Centres operate between 9am and 4pm. Clients are usually picked up from their home between 9:15am and 10:30am. Clients can be dropped into the Centre from 9:15am. Clients normally arrive home on the bus between 2:30pm and 3:30pm.
Dementia
All of our Groups are inclusive of clients with Dementia. The activities are designed to focus on retaining skills and abilities and to provide care in a setting that is caring and dignified.
Who may use the service?
Generally, our Social Groups are suitable for people over 65 who are frail or aged and live in the community.
We are Commonwealth Government funded under the Commonwealth Home Support Program. All people attending a Social group are required to be assessed as eligible through the My Aged Care system and supply a valid referral code to access the subsidised Social Group. We can assist you with referral through the My Aged Care system if required.
Please note that current recipients of Commonwealth Government funded Home Care Packages are normally not eligible for subsidised Social Group and would need to attend as a Fee for Service client with the Home Care Package paying for the Social Group.
How do I apply?
If you would like assistance or further information please ring the Bowral Office on (02) 4862 1774.
Initially we will discuss your requirements with you over the telephone. We can also organise for you & a loved one to attend morning tea (free of charge) with an appropriate Social Group to trial the service if you would like.
Service Agreements and Goal Support Care Plans
Each person attending a supported Social Group requires a Service Agreement (between the client and the service outlining the service agreed to). Each person will also receive a goal support care plan. We will endeavour to offer you a range of services to best meet your needs. With your agreement, we will develop an individual goal support care plan which sets out what services you will receive and when.
Reviews are carried out on a regular basis to assess whether your needs have changed, at a minimum of once a year. We are also very happy to receive feedback from you regarding your goal support plan.
Meals
We provide morning tea and a hot two-course lunch.
We serve meals that are nutritious, appetizing and suitable for most tastes. We can cater for all dietary requirements. It is important that any special needs such as diabetes and allergies are outlined at the assessment, or as soon as they arise.
Transport
Where possible, we provide transport to and from the groups. We use fully accessible buses with well-trained and helpful staff who will ensure your comfort and safety.
Cost
The cost of the day is $15.00 and is payable each time you attend. This payment includes the activity, transport, morning tea and lunch. We are happy to make special arrangements should this payment present any difficulties for you – we do not turn anyone away on financial grounds. We are also able to invoice monthly in arrears if necessary. We do not charge a cancellation fee.
Wingecarribee Adult Day Centres is a registered business name of Wingecarribee Adult Day Care Centres Incorporated, ABN 25 317 050 477