Planned activity group
For people with dementia and their carers, maintaining social contact and engaging in meaningful, enjoyable activities in the local community is vital to wellbeing.
Encourage the patient and carer to access activities and outings provided by HACC funded planned activity groups.
Triggers for referral
The person is socially isolated due to disability, memory loss, or an inability to drive or use public transport. Their carer may need support and respite from their caring responsibilities.[1]
Contact Details
Refer to Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres (Southern Region - Alfred Health Carer Services)
Freecall during business hours 1800 052 222
Emergency respite support outside standard business hours: 1800 059 059
Alternatively, refer to My Aged Care 1800 200 422
This service provides free and confidential information on services available across the South Eastern Melbourne Region.
Department of Health - A guide to services for people with dementia and their carers 2012, pg. 23