Home And Community Care (HACC) Program

HACC services include:-

a). Planned Activity Group (PAG) - High
b). Planned Activity Group (PAG) - Core
c). Volunteer Coordination
d). Group Home for the Aged

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Planned Activity Group (PAG) - High

Planned Activity Groups (High) are provided for the frail elderly of Chinese origin in the Cities of Boroondara, Greater Dandenong, Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash and Whitehorse.

We have weekly structured activities for the frail aged at Burwood, Doncaster, Mulgrave and Knox.
Participants will be involved in the structured programs of activities ranging from singing, information sessions, Tai-Chi/gentle exercises, handicraft lessons, language classes,
cooking to excursions.

The aims of the activity are to enhance and maintain clients' daily living skills, prevent social isolation and offer respite and support to their carers.

PAG High activities have been scheduled as follows:-

Schedule	Venue
Tuesdays, 9am-3pm	St. Mark's Anglican Church 6 Dellfield Drive, Lower Templestowe 3107
Wednesdays, 9am-3pm	14 Livingstone Close, Burwood 3125
Thursdays, 9am-3pm	14 Livingstone Close, Burwood 3125
Thursdays, 9am-3pm	Knox Gardens Community Hall Argyle Way,  Wantirna South 3152
Fridays, 9am-3pm	Mulgrave Community Centre 355 Wellington Road, Mulgrave 3170

Cost and Transport:-

Transport will be provided to eligible consumers. This activity is funded by the Department of Human Services, only a small amount of fee is charged for each visit.

Capacity:- 15 places for each group.

Contact Details :-

Chinese Community Social Services Centre Inc.
Home and Community Care Program
14 Livingstone Close, Burwood VIC 3125
Tel: 03 9888 8671
Fax: 03 9888 8673
Or email to HACC Team

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Planned Activity Group (PAG) - Core

The Planned Activity Groups (Core) are provided for the Chinese elderly in the Cities of Boroondara, Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash and Whitehorse.

Participants will be involved in the structured programs of activities ranging from singing, information sessions, Tai-Chi, morning walk, gardening, handicraft lessons, language classes, cooking to excursions.

To cater for senior citizens who are more physically independent and mentally alert. Structured activities are provided on a weekly basis at our Burwood Centre.

PAG Core activities have been scheduled as follows:-

Schedule	Venue
Tuesdays, 9am-3pm	14 Livingstone Close, Burwood 3125
Wednesdays, 9am-3pm	14 Livingstone Close, Burwood 3125

Cost and Transport:-

Transport will be provided to eligible consumers. This activity is funded by the Department of Human Services, only a small amount of fee is charged for each visit.

Capacity:- 15 places for each group.

Contact Details :-

Chinese Community Social Services Centre Inc.
Home and Community Care Program
14 Livingstone Close, Burwood VIC 3125
Tel: 03 9888 8671
Fax: 03 9888 8673
Or email to HACC Team



Volunteer Coordination

Volunteers are involved in a wide range of services from reception and clerical duties to mini-bus driving and teaching interest classes. Orientation and training sessions are provided on an on-going basis. Click here for details.


Group Home for the Aged

Short-term accommodation is provided for those who have applied and are awaiting public housing placement.