• No formal referral is required.
• Where services from other agencies are needed a referral will be made to the appropriate agency.
• An assessment of eligibility will be made according to State/Commonwealth guidelines.
• The service is for frail, elderly or disabled migrants who are isolated and lacking in social supports.
• Clients must be from a non-English speaking background.

Multicultural Planned Activity Groups offer an opportunity for elderly migrants to meet regularly for leisure activities, social interaction, gentle exercise and to provide carers with a break. Lunch and transport are provided at a very reasonable cost of $6.00.

The aims of the Multicultural Planned Activity Groups are to;

• promote independence of group members,
• provide socialisation and support for isolated older migrants, and
• provide respite for carers.

• Outings
• Craft
• Social interaction
• Gentle exercises

The Multicultural Home Visitiation Service provides volunteer visiting for frail, elderly or disabled and isolated migrants. Help may be given with shopping and appointments.

The service is provided with the assistance of volunteers and is generally free of cost to the client. However reimbursement of transporting or out-of-pocket costs can be arranged between volunteer and client.

Client confidentiality across all services is highly stressed and is respected.

VOLUNTEERS

The Multicultural Home and Community Care services welcome the services of volunteers both for the Visitation Program and for the Planned Activity Groups.

VOLUNTEER RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

RIGHTS

RESPONSIBILITIES

Regular and ongoing support from the GMRC Access to management to discuss any concerns Appropriate Information about their work

Maintain their commitment and advise the GMRC if unable to do so Respect confidentiality and privacy pertaining to their employment Advise the GMRC of changes in circumstances affecting their work

All volunteers used by the Multicultural Home and Community Care Services have access to in-service training and formal support from the Geelong Migrant Resource Centre. Prospective volunteers are screened and subject to police checks.

For information on becoming a volunteer for the Multicultural Home Community Care Program telephone or visit the Geelong Migrant Resource Centre on any weekday between 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Multicultural Home and Community Care Program Telephone Fax: Geelong Migrant Resource Centre

Program Co-ordinator and contact person: Natalie Newton