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Social support program - Planned Activity Groups (PAG)

Day programs designed for older people to build or maintain social connections through recreational activities and outings in our local region

What we do

Offering once weekly, 6-hour sessions to a range of client groups living in and around Korumburra, Leongatha and Mirboo North. Transport is provided door-to-door in our mini-bus to most locations.

Types of activities

Planned activities can include:

  • Walks and sightseeing trips
  • Indoor games, quizzes and brainteasers
  • Picnics and BBQ’s
  • Music and guest speakers
  • Shopping and eating out

Client groups and regions serviced:

  • Korumburra ladies
  • Leongatha ladies
  • Mates men’s group
  • Combined Leongatha/Korumburra group
  • Mirboo North
  • Dutch heritage group

Who is eligible to be in the program?

  • People who are living at home who are experiencing some physical decline due to ageing or chronic illness
  • Older people who are socially isolated
  • People receiving support under NDIS or a Support at Home package.
  • People under 65 years living with a disability 

Referral from My Aged Care

To access this service, persons over the age of 65 years will need a referral for this service through My Aged Care.

Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 and ask for 'Social support and community engagement – group activities' referral.

Persons under 65 may contact the Gateway intake team at Korumburra Hospital. NDIS and Support at Home referrals may be sent directly to Gateway.

Phone: (03) 5654 2737

Email: gateway@gshs.com.au

More information

Program fee

A low subsidised fee per session is payable via monthly invoice, check Scheduled Fees for CHSP-Commonwealth Home Support Program clients.
NDIS/Support at Home clients hourly rate - check your provider for client contributions.

View the Bayside Health Regional Fee Schedule

Enquiries

Call our Planned Activity Group Coordinator to find out about current group vacancies and if Planned Activity Groups are right for you!
Phone: (03) 5654 2741
Email: PAGsocialsupport@gshs.com.au

Korumburra Hospital
Address

Gordon St
Korumburra VIC 3950

Planned Activity Group Coordinator

Phone

(03) 5654 2741

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