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Middle Park Elderly

For more information about available services in Port Phillip, visit the Port Phillip Council website here.
Clubs for the Elderly
South Port Day Links
Royal District Nursing
Additional Resources    
Clubs for the Elderly
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Mary Kehoe Centre 224 Danks Street, Albert Park, Telephone: (03) 9209 6349
Email: comfacil@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Middle Park Elderly Citizens Club 224 Danks St, Albert Park, telephone (03) 9699 4904
Returned and Services League 88 Acland St, St Kilda 3182, Telephone (03) 9534 2348
South Melbourne Senior Citizens Club 1 Howe Street, South Melbourne 3205, Telephone (03) 9699 9447
Probus St Kilda Branch, Telephone (03) 9690 5051 (Lorna McDowell)
St Kilda West RSL Club 23 Loch Street, St Kilda West 3183, Telephone (03) 9534 2485
Big Day Out Excursions  
Senior Movies ACMI, Seniors Cinema, Tickets for Seniors (55+) $5. All other tickets $10
South Port Day Links
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Office hours: 8 am till 5 pm Monday to Friday.
More information : Visit South Melbourne Market Information Stall (Fridays only) or telephone Carolyn on 9646 6362. PetLinks contact telephone 9646 9186 or fax 9646 6606
Emails: daylinks@spdl.org.au or petlinks@spdl.org.au
About South Port Day Links

South Port Day Links (SPDL) provides a number of services to link frail, aged and disabled people (and their carers) with the community through its volunteer network. Funded by the Department of Human Services, the not-for-profit service is designed to provide this group with the same access as people in the general community. All its programs underpin the principle of encouraging participation in individual and social activities inside and outside the home enhancing the person’s involvement, satisfaction, autonomy and dignity.

Eligibility

Users of the service typically meet one of the following criteria:

1. Are living at home, in a boarding house or special accommodation house.
2. Because of frailty, chronic ill-health, injury or the ageing process have limited opportunities for social connections.
3. Have a physical, intellectual or psychiatric disability.
4. Are unable to access mainstream public transport because of geographical isolation.
5. Are on a low income.
6. Have a temporary medical condition and who may require service for a short period of time.

All programs are available to the frail elderly and people with disabilities (and their carers) who are residents of Garden City, Port Melbourne, South Melbourne, Albert Park, Middle Park and St Kilda West. In addition, Petlinks is available throughout all other areas of the City of Port Phillip.

How to access services Referrals are accepted from the prospective client, a family member or friend or from an organization. After initial contact, the client will be asked for information. which is used to help DayLinks provide the best service for the client. These questions can be asked over the phone and take less than five minutes. All information is protected by the SPDL Privacy policy.
Cost Services are provided free of charge, although a $3 donation is requested for transportation (either one-way or two-way). All donations above $2 are tax deductible.
Services Provided
Daylinks Community Transport
Daylinks vehicles or mini bus provides door to door transport for people of limited mobility. Drivers take people mainly within the northern part of
the City of Port Phillip to hairdressers, shopping, to attend classes and activities, for socialising with friends, and to appointments. The Daylinks community transport service will bring clients home from all activities except from hospitals and doctors out of the local area.
 
Gardenmate
Provides volunteers that enjoy gardening to assist those that are unable to tend to their gardens through age or disability. Program also provides friendship visits.
 
Walkmate
Provides a companion for those that have been encouraged to take exercise as part of their rehabilitation after surgery, stroke or heart problems, and also to those who may have lost confidence in walking on their own either following a fall or because of reduced mobility or isolation.
 
Petlinks
PetLinks volunteers walk dogs, clean out budgie cages, transport sick animals to the vet and provide assistance with tasks that help maintain  quality of life for both animal and owner.
 
To become a volunteer for the service, please contact Carolyn Fuller on telephone 03 9646 6362.
Royal District Nursing Services
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Aged Care - What is it? We believe it is important to value older people, and that aging can be a healthy and positive time of life. We work with older people and their families to help address some of the issues faced by aging people.
Our nurses can help you by:

Managing bladder problems (continence)

Assessing and managing memory loss

Managing Medication

Setting up a safe hygiene routine

Helping you care for a frail, sick or confused older person

Helping you find and link with other community services for older people.
Which staff can help? All our nurses are skilled in providing aged care. We also have nurses who are experts in aged care. They are known as "Clinical Nurse Consultants - Aged Care". These specialist nurses work along side our general staff to ensure that all your aged care needs are met.
How can I access this service? Call the head office ar 31 Alma Street, St Kilda, telephone 03 9536 5333 or visit www.rdns.com.au for more information.
Additional Resources for the Elderly
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Office for Senior Victorians - www.seniors.vic.gov.au 
The Office of Senior Victorians is committed to enhancing the quality of life of seniors by promoting positive ageing and encouraging the community to plan for an ageing population.  Includes information on Recreation, Seniors Festival, Health, Services to Seniors and more.
Sport & Recreation Victoria - www.sport.vic.gov.au 
A state government agency assisting sport, recreation and racing to enhance the lifestyle of all Victorians. 
Seniors Information Victoria - www.cotavic.org.au/seniorsinformation/
Seniors Information Victoria is a free and confidential information and advisory service provided by Council on the Ageing (Victoria) for older people, their relatives, friends and the wider community. Services include: housing options and choices including retirement villages, independent living units, hostels (low care facilities), supported residential services and nursing homes (high care facilities). Home based services and home maintenance, health and wellbeing, pensions and concessions, general information on legal and financial matters, lifelong learning opportunities, retirement, support services.
Life Planning Foundation of Australia - www.life.org.au 
If you are in the over 50s age group, this is the place to find information on developing and maintaining an active and enjoyable life style whether you are retired, nearing retirement or still in the work force.
Grassroots Networking Foundation - www.grassroots.org.au
Grassroots Networking provides affordable access to a full range of technology solutions that will encourage the development of an informed civil and democratic society. Many people do not have access to the tools that are essential to full participation in the information age. Koori's, the elderly, the financially disadvantaged, those with disabilities, and residents of some rural regions lack an affordable and accessible telecommunications services. Further, lack of access to affordable hardware, software and support is also an inhibitor to participation.
About Seniors - www.aboutseniors.com.au
Senior citizens, retirees, those about to retire, veterans, pensioners and carers will find this most comprehensive listing of information and links extremely valuable. Here are the links of interest for seniors to Australian and State government departments, national and state associations, community service groups, aged care and retirement housing information, as well as to seniors lifestyle interests such as hobbies, sport, health, computing, finance and travel.
 
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