Transport and Social Support – Volunteer Service

• Autism Support Group
• Bereavement Support
• Bruthen Community Nurse
• Centrelink Agency
• Dementia Support Groups
• Disability Services - Flexible Support Program
• Disability Services - Early Childhood Intervention
• Home Based Nursing
• Home and Community Care Services
• Koorie Elders Group
• Meals on Wheels
• Medical Equipment and Aids for Hire
• Palliative Care
• Planned Activity Groups
• Transport and Social Support

Operating Hours

Bairnsdale
Monday - Thursday:
9.30 am > 3.00 pm
Friday:
9.30 am > 2.00 pm

Lakes Entrance
Monday - Friday:
10.00 am > 2.00 pm

Contact

Bairnsdale: Nancy Fowkes, Volunteer Coordinator on
03 5156 0494.

Lakes Entrance: Natasha Hammarstrom, Volunteer Coordinator on
03 5155 8300.

A volunteer transport service for non-urgent medical appointments and social outings. Volunteers also visit and sit with clients to provide respite for carers. A fortnightly home based library delivery service is available in Bairnsdale, Paynesville and Eagle Point. The provision of service is dependant on the availability of volunteers.

Who can use the service?

• Elderly people.
• People with disabilities.
• People not eligible are those who receive assistance through Veterans Affairs, Workcover or TAC.

Cost

Donations by clients are welcomed and will help extend the service.