Based at our Greensborough location, the service at Choices specialises in providing social and recreational support for people with ageing needs who have a disability.
This service however is undergoing a reprovision. In accordance with the Disability Act, we are encouraging people in this program to explore opportunities with their community as an alternative. This of course falls in line with our goal for real community engagement. Rather maintain the service in a fixed location we are working to further break down those barriers to communities and resource an array of other opportunities that truly allow people with a disability to access activities and participate with their local community groups. Individualised support is still provided with utmost respect.
St John of God Accord, as a result of the change in legislation, is working towards helping those survive outside the support centre and transition smoothly into their communities according to each individual’s chosen lifestyle.
Meaningful lifestyle programs already exist at Choices, focusing on primary support and care, art, craft, health, fitness and relaxation. Our target is to provide the further access to opportunities outside in local community precincts that will foster strengthened social networks and enable people to participate in community and centre based activities. This is the philosophy behind the reprovision of Choices.
This service is currently available for people with a disability who live in the Northern Metropolitan region of Melbourne and require a Day Service that can flexibly respond to their ageing needs. Note that the reprovision of these services will affect the provision and access to our services.
Interested persons can contact Choices directly or the intake worker from the DHS Regional Client Services team.
Personal preference, individualised planning, self-expression and a sense of self are essential elements of the Choices programs. The service operates from 9.00am - 3.00pm Monday to Friday for 46 weeks a year. Fees are set in accordance with transport, program and activity requirements.
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