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| Home Care
The Home & Community Care Program is a joint State, Federal & Local Government initiative. It aims to assist older people or people with a disability to remain living in their own homes.
Home Maintenance The Home Maintenance Service ensures that clients' homes are safe and free from obstructions which may create hazards.
Eligibility & Services
Residents who are assessed as eligible under the HACC funding criteria can access the services provided by the Home & Community Care Program.
These services include things like maintenance, safety and hygiene,and help with shopping. Also included are services such as personal care needs, with the aim of retaining the dignity of the persons receiving the Home & Community Care Program services.
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| Alzheimer's Association "Alinda"
The Alzheimer's Association of Victoria has a regional office in Benalla where people can access information regarding confusion & memory loss.
Monday to Thursday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. | |
 | Telephone information & advice |  | Books & videos to hire |  | Referral to appropriate service providers |  | Counselling service |
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| Phone: (03) 5792 6299
Carers Respite & Information Service (CRIS)
Information and support for carers of people with dementia, the aged or disabled.
Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.00 pm. | |
| Day Care Activities for the Aged | | Gilburn Day Therapy - Euroa Health Inc. Kennedy Street, Euroa
Monday - Wednesday - Thursday
10.00am - 3.00pm | |
 | Physiotherapy |  | Speech Pathology |  | Day Care Centre |  | Occupational Assessment |
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| Phone: (03) 5795 0259
Violet Town - Day Therapy Centre
Monday to Friday, 10am to 3.30pm (except Public Holidays) | |
 | Physiotherapy |  | Social Interaction/Activities |  | Wound Treatment |  | Day Care Centre |
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| Phone (C/- Violet Town Hospital) 5798 1324
Seymour Day Care
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9.00 am to 4.30 pm
Wednesday 10.00am to 5.00pm | |
 | Social activities |  | Craft activities |  | Outings |
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| WES Care
Mature aged fellowship each Tuesday at the Wesley Hall, Bury Street. EUROA.
Phone: (03) 5795 2021 | |
| Accommodation for the Aged | | Amaroo Lodge Aged Care - Euroa Health Inc. A 30 bed High Care Nursing Home facility. Phone: (03) 5795 0255
A Low Care facility with 26 permanent hostel beds. 1 respite bed and provision for 10 residents with dementia-specific needs. Phone: (03) 5795 0288
Euroaville A hostel facility with 26 permanent hostel beds, 2 respite beds and provision for 9 permanent dementia residents. Phone: (03) 5795 0288
Violet Town Hostel A hostel facility with 12 permanent hostel beds, 9 dementia beds & 1 respite bed.
Violet Town Nursing Home 19 permanent beds & 2 bed respite facility.
Lakeview Lodge A hostel with 26 permanent beds and 1 respite bed. Phone: (03) 5794 2185 | |
| District Nursing Contacts | | Euroa and Violet Town
Phone: (03) 5795 1843
Nagambie and Avenel
Phone: (03) 5793 6192
Personal Assistance Call Service
Further information for this service contact the Shire Community Services Office.
Phone: 5795 0001 | |
| Living well, Ageing Well Expo | | Living Well, Ageing Well Expo Thursday 24th May 2007 4.00pm- 8.00pm Notre Dame College Shepparton | |
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