| Middle Eastern Day Care |
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For frail aged and younger people with a disability, and their carers |
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Middle Eastern Day Care is funded by the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care to provide a respite service for frail aged and younger people with a disability and their carers within the Arabic speaking community in the Illawarra region. The program aims to provide the following activities within a linguistically and culturally appropriate environment:  - Providing Halal food and praying facilities  - Accommodating for occasions during the fasting period by providing no meat and vegetarian meals - Respite for carers - Bus trips and outings - Health and Welfare Information - Group activities such as backgammon, cards, crafts, etc We celebrate religious events and birthdays, all in a culturally appropriate environment. Transport is available if needed. Referral Sources: Referrals are accepted from family doctors, the Aged Care Assessment team and Health and Community Workers, along with self-referrals. Available support:  Ongoing client and carer support Contact and liaison with other aged care services Staffing Structure (Bilingual and cultural worker and volunteers): A Day Care Coordinator A pool of volunteers Cost: Client contributions are: $5.00 for Morning Tea, Nutritious Healthy Lunch and Health Needs $7.00 for Morning Tea, Nutritious Healthy Lunch and Health Needs + Transport Day Care Hours: 9.30am-2.00pm  MONDAY at the Cringila Respite Centre 32 Lake Avenue, Cringila WEDNESDAY at the Corrimal Community Centre 15 Short Street, Corrimal For more information about the Middle Eastern Day Care, contact: Hilda Youssif Middle Eastern Day Care Coordinator Phone: (02) 4276 4364 (Mondays) or (02) 4229 7566 (Fridays) Fax: (02) 4226 3146 Email: hilda@iecc.org.au |
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