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Planned activity group

We aim to offer recreation, entertainment, laughter, activity, fun, food and above all help to establish new friendships

What we do

The Planned Activity Group’s programs are structured to provide services to different communities on different days encompassing most of the South Gippsland Shire.

Types of activities

Planned activities can include:

  • Exercise, Massage & Relaxation
  • Indoor Games, Quizzes & Brainteasers
  • Picnics & BBQ’s
  • Guest Speakers
  • Music & Entertainment

Visits to local groups and places of interest

We also link in with Allied Health Services and other community services.

We generally tailor our activities to suit participant interest. The activity plan is a guide only and is subject to weather etc.

Planned activity group program details

Group activities are generally provided between 10:00am and 2:00pm.

Morning tea and lunch is usually provided as part of the program. We provide bus pick up and drop off for all Planned Activity Groups.

Group activities take place at the following locations:

  • Korumburra Hospital
  • Dakers Centre Leongatha
  • Baromi Centre in Mirboo North
  • Tarwin& Lower Community Centre

Who is eligible to be in the program?

People are eligible to participate if they are living at home independently with supports or alone and are;

  • Frail/older people
  • Older people with a disability
  • Younger people with a disability
  • People receiving NDIS or Home Care Packages

Transport is available

The program provides transport enabling most people to be picked up from their homes. Our fleet includes buses fitted with hydraulic hoists that allow us to pick up people who are using mobility equipment. Seat belts must be worn at all times while travelling on the bus.

More information

Participation and referrals

Anyone can refer an eligible person to this program by contacting the Planned Activity Group Coordinator on (03) 5654 2741, Gateway on (03) 5654 2737 or My Aged Care on 1800 200 422.

All new participants undergo an assessment of their individual needs prior to commencing.

This program provides an opportunity to re-establish or initiate new social contacts within the local community.

We make every effort to overcome any potential barriers to participating in the program.

Program costs

A scheduled fee is charged and invoiced monthly or may be billed though Home Care Packages or NDIS Plans. Some outings attract entry fees and additional charges.  Clients are required to bring additional money with them for such outings and are notified accordingly.

Medication and personal care

Staff are NOT permitted to administer medications or undertake personal care tasks.

COVID Safety

Participants are asked to follow the COVID safety guidelines as instructed by staff members.

These precautions includes:

  • Temperature checks
  • Regular hand hygiene
  • Wearing a mask within the bus and group activities, unless eating and drinking or an exemption applies
Korumburra Hospital
Address

Gordon St
Korumburra VIC 3950

Planned Activity Group Coordinator

Phone

(03) 5654 2741

Opening hours

Various weekdays between
10:00am — 2:00pm

Tarwin Lower Community Health Centre
Address

19 Walkerville Rd
Tarwin Lower VIC 3956

Opening hours

Various weekdays between
10:00am — 2:00pm

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