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& Community Care The HACC Program assists residents of the Woden Valley to retain independent living within their own homes and with full access to the community and its services. Support provided includes assessment of individual needs, care planning, incorporating transport, activities, assistance within the community, information, referrals to other support agencies, emotional support and/or general assistance. All HACC programs are available to individuals and families who:
HACC programs are funded by the ACT Department of Health, Housing and Community Care. Assistance with Care and Housing for the Aged (ACHA) The ACHA Program assists financially disadvantaged older persons who are in rental accommodation or who are homeless. The program aims to meet client's support and accommodation needs in order for them to remain living within the community. Assistance with Care and Housing for the Aged is funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care. New Woden Valley Community Bus Service A low cost community bus, for people who are socially isolated and unable to use public transport, is now available in the Woden Valley. The 22 seater bus is one of a fleet of six that is being provided to regional community service organisations by ACTION with funding for a bus driver and transport coordination provided by the ACT Government’s Department of Disability Housing and Community Services. One bus has been allocated to Woden Community Service and it will run Monday to Friday between 10am - 4pm. Chris Flaherty, Manager of Home and Community Care Services at Woden Community Service, said the bus would be of great benefit to people in the Woden area who were house bound due to inability to take public transport, drive or who are reliant on others for transport. “Community transport was one of the key services identified at a Woden Valley Community Forum last year,” Ms Flaherty said. “Woden Community Service already provides transport to people who are elderly, living with a disability or a mental illness.” “This bus will complement that service as it will be able to transport more people, particularly to activities that increase their engagement in the community and maintain good health and well being.” The bus service will not be an alternative for people not wishing to use existing ACTION services. “People wishing to access the service will be assessed for their eligibility in an over the phone interview,” Ms Flaherty said. People who are interested in using the bus service are asked to call Raymond on 6260 5400. For more information on this service, please download the brochure by clicking here Community Transport Community Transport provides clients with access to services such as medical appointments, day care and therapeutic groups. Operated by an experienced and qualified support worker with the assistance of volunteers, Community Transport is available for clients who meet the National HACC guidelines and are unable to access any other forms of transport. The Community Transport program is free and operates from 7.00am to 7.00pm Monday to Friday, however a $2 contribution is requested for each trip. Some services are available on weekends. Transport bookings can be made on: 6281 4253 After Hours Transport How many times have you wanted to be able to go out in the evening or on the weekend but you haven’t had transport. Well now you can!!! Woden Community Service is now offering an after hours transport service to frail, elderly people and younger people with a disability and carers of both who fit the HACC criteria and live in the Woden area.
Contact person: Linda on 6281 4253 Office open Monday to Friday—8.30—4.30 This program is funded by the Department of Health and Ageing
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