Charlestown Caring Group Inc. Services
Transport
We help clients with support to appointments e.g. medical etc. This service compliments the service offered by Lake Macquarie Community Transport who is the designated transport provider for the region.
Home Visits
We may send a volunteer for a support visit or a friendly chat to a client's home or while in hospital, as deemed appropriate.
In-home Respite
We may be able to spend time with a client while at the same time providing a carer with time out for themselves.
Shopping
We can shop for a client - with the assistance of a volunteer or take them shopping - with the assistance of a volunteer and/or refer to the Community Transport shopping bus
Group Activities
Centre Based Day Care. This activity group meets weekly at a Hall. Volunteers and clients socialise while doing craft, games, theme days as well as morning tea and lunch which is provided. Transport to and from the venue is also provided with the assistance of the Lake Macquarie Community Transport and is supplemented by volunteer drivers.
Social Morning. A lgroup that meets once a month. The main focus is concerts/ entertainment. Morning tea is provided. Transport to and from the venue is provided with the assistance of the Lake Macquarie Community Transport and is supplemented by volunteer drivers.
Discussion Group. This is a small group that meets once a month. They may meet at the office and invite a guest speaker or go on an outing. Transport is provided by participating volunteers
Bus Outings. There are regular monthly outings organised. Generally the bus collects people at their homes. opportunity for Times may vary depending and where the group is going. Usually these outings take between 5 and 6 hours. Fees also vary depending on destination and activity.
If you want to to receive any of our services then call:
1300 731 556 "Community Care Access Point"
If we do not have any vacancies, then they will endeavour to find you a similar service