City of Cockburn - Wetlands to Waves

Cockburn Community Care provides a wide range of care services for frail, aged and younger people with disabilities funded by State and Commonwealth Government initiatives. The service is based at the Jean Willis Centre, on the corner of Healy Road and Ingram Street in Hamilton Hill.

The main office is staffed for community contact between the hours of 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

The Day Centre provides a wide and varied range of activities and outings, which are client focussed to cater to the physical, social and emotional needs of all members. Lunch and refreshments are included in the day program. Transport is provided to and from the Centre in specially equipped vehicles, to allow easy access for people with physical disabilities. i.e. Wheelchair access.

Referrals can be made by a family member, health professional or by the client themselves. A subsidised fee applies and some outings may incur additional costs.

Please contact the main office number and speak to the staff in the Day Centre.

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Home Support
The Home Support Services assist people to remain living in their own home in the community. Assistance or support is provided with basic everyday tasks, such as:

• Respite Care (for Carers of the Frail or Disabled person)
• Domestic Assistance
• Shopping Assistance
• Home Maintenance

Cost for these services are minimal. Fees may vary in accordance with the National Fees Schedule. Please contact the main office number and ask to speak to Vicky Kennedy the Service Coordinator.

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Carer Support Service
This Support Service is aimed at those who fit the following definition of a Carer. A Carer is someone who provides care and support for a parent, partner, child, relative, or friend who has a disability, is fail aged, or who has chronic mental or physical illness. (Definition courtesy of Carers WA). Carers are a valued resource in the Community providing most of the in-home care necessary. Without this care, many of those cared for would be in an institutional setting.

To support Carers we offer the following:

• Support and advocacy
• Information and assistance regarding respite options
• Fortnightly coffee mornings
• Bi-monthly carers newsletter
• Carers Retreat. These are designed for our Carers to take a short break from their caring role in a relaxing and supportive atmosphere.

Please contact the main office number and ask to speak to Serena Anderson the Carer Support Officer.

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Kwobarup Aboriginal Program
This service is aimed specifically at our Aboriginal Community. The Kwobarup program offers a range of services to fail, aged and disabled Aboriginal people. Services include:

• Centre Based Respite
• Home Help
• Home Maintenance
• Transport

At our Day Centre we run a cultural art program, activities and outings in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

This is also a good point to contact for more resource information about other Aboriginal specific services provided in the community. Fees for this service will be determined at the time of assessment. Please contact the main office number and ask to speak to Sue Lewis the Service Coordinator or Dorothy Petersen Community Health Worker.

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Community Aged Care Packages
The Community Aged Carer Packages are a Commonwealth Government funded scheme. These are planned and coordinated packages of care to assist people to remain living in their own home. The packages are specifically designed to cater to the individual and are flexible to meet varying needs eg:

• Personal Care
• Meal Preparation
• Home Help/Cleaning
• Transport Services etc

To be eligible to receive a Care Package, the client must be assessed by an approved assessment authority; in most cases this will be a hospital based Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) A referral for this must be obtained from your doctor.

These services are subject to fees. Unlike other programs within Cockburn Community Care, this service does have an after hours call out facility for emergencies only. Please contact the main office number and ask to speak to Tracey Ramshaw Service Coordinator.

Volunteers
Are you interested in working as a volunteer in a friendly, fun and rewarding environment?
If you would like more details contact the service on 9314 6363.