Neighbour Aid
Ku-ring-gai Neighbour Aid program provides social support services for frail older people, people with disabilities and their carers to help them maintain their independence and remain living in their own homes. They otherwise may be prematurely admitted to permanent residential care.
Neighbour Aid is a Home and Community Care (HACC) program funded by the state and federal governments.
The Ku-ring-gai Neighbourhood Centre through its Neighbour Aid Program provides help with shopping and transport to essential medical and other appointments for the elderly and disabled residents of Ku-ring-gai.
Social Community Support Services
- Individual transport to essential medical and personal appointments for people who are unable to manage regular transport
- Shopping bus to St Ives Shopping Village
- Shopping assistance – personal or by list. Shopping is either done for the client or transport and help at the shops is provided. This service is offered fortnightly
- Companionship – home visits and friendly phone calls to help maintain social contact
- Outings, theatre groups and activities
Eligibility
Please contact a Neighbour Aid Coordinator for more details regarding these services and eligibility.
Ph 02 9988 4966
Volunteers Meeting / Farewell Betty Wiley
Monday 6 February 1.30pm
Library Meeting Room
Book Sale
22 March 9.30 am - 3.30 pm
Coffee Morning
Computers for Seniors (over 50's) Demystified
Thursday 29 March 10.30am
Village adjacent to
Woolworths entrance
