GOCSA Community Care

Carers are family members or friends who provide support to children or adults who have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition or are frail aged and unable to look after themselves.

 

 

 

 

The program aims to offer the carer:
    An opportunity to take a break from their caring role.
    To provide carers with a safe, relaxed, caring and friendly environment.
    To promote a positive experience with the opportunity for social interaction whilst sharing a common ground
    To provide training and information sessions to support their caring role

The Carer Support Program provides:
    Support for carers through monthly meetings
    Informational session
    Telephone support and assistance
    Referring and linking to appropriate services
    Advocacy
    Outings throughout the year
    Educational Dementia Workshop
    Weekly walking group promoting Health and Wellbeing

Respite hours can be organised for the carer recipient whilst the carer attend the program. Also transport can be arranged for the carer to attend the program.


Please download Referral application form and return via:

Fax: 08 8245 55 86    Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   Mail:  Community Care Services, 282 Waymouth St, Adelaide SA 5000