BRIBIE ISLAND VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY HELP
ASSN INC.
TRANSPORT
THE ASSOCIATION OFFERS OFF-ISLAND TRANSPORT TO APPOINTMENTS AT HOSPITALS, MEDICAL CLINICS, CABOOLTURE DENTAL, OPTOMETRISTS and MORE INCLUDING TRANSPORT FOR PEOPLE WISHING TO VISIT FAMILY or FRIENDS IN HOSPITAL OR AT AGED CAR FACILITIES.
DESTINATIONS INCLUDE MOST MAJOR HOSPITALS AND SPECIALIST CLINICS IN BRISBANE & CABOOLTURE, MORAYFIELD, NORTHLAKES AND REDCLIFFE.
TO ACCESS THE SERVICE CLIENTS MUST BE HACC (HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE) ELIGIBLE – AS A GUIDE, OLDER FRAIL PERSONS OR YOUNGER PERSONS IN RECEIPT OF A DISABILITY SUPPORT BENEFIT AND THEIR CARERS.
THE SERVICE IS DOOR TO DOOR AND ATTRACTS A FEE AND FOR MORE INFORMATION PH 34080111 8.30AM-4PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY
HOME ASSIST SECURE / HACC HOME MAINTENANCE.
HOME ASSIST SECURE IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST OLDER PERSONS AND YOUNGER PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES BY PROVIDING INFORMATION AND WHERE ELIGIBLE SUBSIDISED ASSISTANCE WITH MINOR HOME MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS.
AS A GUIDE THE SERVICES ASSISTS WITH MINOR ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING REPAIRS, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SMOKE DETECTORS, WATER SAVING MEASURES, FALLS PREVENTION INSTALLATIONS SUCH AS RAMPS, GRABRAILS & PLATFORMS, CHANGING GLOBES AND INSTALLING ECO GLOBES, MINOR REFRIGERATOR AND WASHING MACHINE REPAIRS AND MUCH MORE.
FOR TENANTS IN PRIVATE OR PUBLIC RENTAL PROPERTIES, THE PROGRAM DOES NOT SUBSIDISE WORK THAT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF A LANDLORD.
LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE SERVICE, ELIGIBILITY ETC.?
PHONE 07 34080416 8.30AM-1PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY.
BRIBIE ISLAND UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE (U3A Inc)
U3A Inc, NOW IN ITS 18TH YEAR IS A VOLUNTARY ORGANISATION
WHICH PROVIDES A BROAD RANGE OF ADULT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. THE MOVEMENT BEGAN IN FRANCE IN 1973 AND NOW OPERATES WORLD WIDE, WITH OVER 140 BRANCHES IN AUSTRALIA. THE TERM UNIVERSITY SIMPLY CONVEYS THE IDEA OF STUDENTS BANDING TOGETHER TO SHARE AND EXTEND THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE. IT IS AS MUCH ABOUT CAMARADERIE AS EDUCATION
WHEN & WHERE
BRIBIE'S 3UA OPERATES IN SCHOOL TERM TIME 8.30 - 3.30
AND IS LOCATED AT THE RECREATION HALL FIRST AVE BONGAREE.
RECEPTION IS STAFFED BY VOLUNTEERS DURING THESE TIMES AND YOY ARE WELCOME TO CALL IN. FIVE ENROLLMENT DAYS ARE HELD AT THE 3UA CENTRE EACH YEAR. DATES AND TIMES ARE PUBLISHED IN THE LOCAL PAPERS AND OUR NEWSLETTERS OR FROM OUR OFFICE Ph 07 34081450 CLASSES USUALLY RUN FOR THE FULL TERM FOR 1-2 HOURS PER WEEK.
WHO
U3A COURSES ARE OPEN TO ALL ADULTS AND THERE ARE NO PRE-REQUISITES OR EXAMS. THE EMPHASIS IS ON ENJOYING LEARNING AND SHARING THE GROUP EXPERIENCES. MANY SOCIAL CONTACTS ARE MADE AND FRENDSHIPS FORMED
A SAMPLE OF COURSES OFFERED
BOOK DISCUSSION,COMPUTER (ALL LEVELS)
CRAFTS- CARD MAKING, THREAD CARD MAKING
CRIBBAGE,SCRABLE, CRYPTIC CROSSWORD, CROQUET
DRAMA, OLD TIME MUSICALS, POETRY
FAMILY HISTORY - GENEALOGY
FRENCH, GERMAN, ITALIAN,MANDARIN,SPANISH, JAPANESE
GENERAL KNOWLEGE & DISCUSSION GROUPS
LINE DANCING,MEDITATION, MOVIE GROUP
MUSIC - PIANO, KEYBOARD
ART - PAINTING,PENCIL DRAWING, POTTERY (HAND MADE)
QUILTING AND SEWING, SCRAP BOOKING,
TAI CHI
Queensland Aged & Disability Advocacy
IF YOU NEED HELP WITH
Knowing your options;
Feeling pressured to make a choice;
Unsure what your rights are;
Not satisfied with the care your receiving;
Feeling confused about a care decission or when making a tough decision about the care you need;
You can contact QADA Advocacy these ways
What is Advocacy?
Advocacy is the process of standing alongside an individual who is in need of support and speaking out on their behalf in a way that represents the best interests of that person
Advocacy includes supporting the person to be heard by:
Acting or writing on a persons behalf.
Being primarily concerned about a persons need, rights and responsibilities.
Ensuring duty of care at all tmes.
THE PROBIS CLUB OF PUMICESTONE PASSAGE
The club meets at the Bribie RSL Anzac Room
on the second Tuesday of each month at 9.30am.
Joining Probus is a great way to meet and enjoy the company of others. Our club is open to both men and women and an invitation is extended to all to come and see for yourselves. For information Ph 3408 8687
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BRIBIE ISLAND NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
Ph 07 34088440
YOUR COMMUNITY MEETING PLACE
9 VERDONI ST BELLARA
SERVICES
FREE SENIORS INTERNET KIOSK WITH WEB CAMERAS AND
BEGINNER TRAINING IS AVAILABLE
INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICE
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICE. RESOURCE LIBRARY
MEN & FAMILY RELATIONSHIP SERVICE. PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLING
FREE COURSES = PARENTING,ANGER MANAGEMENT & AREAS OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
BARGAIN STORE = 9 VERDONI ST BELLARA
TAX HELP (JULY TO OCTOBER)
MOMS GROUP. BONGAREE FRIENDSHIP GROUP
MULTI-CULTURAL ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP
CABOOLTURE, KILCOY, BRIBIE AREA MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICE
COMMUNITY HEALTH CHILD HEALTH NURSE
HEARING AID BATTERIES (PICK UP FROM THE CENTRE)
EMPLYMENT SERVICES QLD
AA MEETING AT BANKSIA LODGE 7.30 PM FRIDAYS 07 34089798
FREE LEGAL ADVICE CLINICS
THE CHOICES PROGRAM IS AN EMERGENCY RELIEF SERVICE
While the choices program tries to assist in times of need, our funds are specifically for an EMERGENCY or CRISIS and are not available on an ongoing
or continuous basis.
BUDGET COUNSELLING available by appointment.
THE CHOICES PROGRAM Phone Number is 07 34089190
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
BRIBIE COMMUNITY OPTIONS
WORKING TO BUILD CARING COMMUNITIES
CENTACACARE BRIBIE COMMUNITY OPTIONS
ASSIST THE FRAIL,AGED AND YOUNGER PEOPLE WITH A
DISABILITY TO RESIDE IN THEIR OWN HOME AS LONG AS
POSSIBLE AND CAN ARRANGE FOR THE PROVISION
OF THE FOLLOWING SERVICES.
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
IN HOME RESPITE CARE
SHOPPING WITH ASSISTED TRANSPORT
CLEANING AND GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING
PERSONAL CARE
SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
ALLIED HEALTH SERVICES (PHYSIOTHERAPY PODIATRY ETC)
COMMUNITY AGED CARE PACKAGES
THE TOC H MOVEMENT
MISSION STATEMENT
TOC H IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING A FAIRER SOCIETY BY WORKING WITH COMMUNITIES TO PROMOTE FRIENSHIP AND SERVICE,CONFRONT PREJUDICE AND PRACTISE RECONCILIATION
AGED CARE/SUPPORTED LIVING
SEASONS BELLARA
Eden on Bribie Village
RSL Care Bongaree
24 McDonald St Bribie Island 4507
Ph 07 34083485
Bribie Island Aged Care Services
Bribie Island Community Care Program
Phone: (07) 3408 4271
Fax: (07) 3410 0497
Bribie Island Day Respite Program
Foley Street, Bongaree 4507
Ph (07) 3400 0701 Mob 0417711105
Bribie Island Retirement Village
Foley Street Bribie Island 4507
Phone: (07) 3400 0708
Fax (07) 3410 0751
The PROBUS Club of Bribie Island Inc
The club meets in the Bribie Island RSL auditorium on the first Tuesday of each month at 9:15 a.m. Meeting format consists of a short administrative briefing, followed by a profile talk by one of the club’s members and a guest speaker addresses the club after morning tea. Additional monthly activities comprise coach tours, BBQs at Toc H and luncheons celebrating club milestones. The club is for men only, however partners are invited to join members for outings and to hear guest speakers. Inquiries to Mark at 3408-4145. |
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