Strathdon Mingara Day Activity Centre

Strathdon Mingara Day Activity Centre - Program Information

Programs and Groups

Men's Group - Frail Aged Group

This is a centre based activity program that provides opportunities for social engagement, stimulating activities and improved fitness and general wellbeing through the ‘Well For Life’ program.

Activities include:

Indoor games i.e. bowls, darts, bocce
Quizzes/word games
Woodwork
Newspaper discussion including current affairs /sport
Films/videos
Table games i.e scrabble, bingo
Gentle exercise
Outings
Guest speakers
Health promotion
Cultural celebration

The program is available to frail aged men who live within the City of Whitehorse and are able to participate in program activities independently.

Morning tea and a light lunch is provided.

Cost: A daily fee of $12.00 is charged to eligible clients to assist in the day to day running costs. (No client is excluded from the program due to their inability to pay.)

Where possible clients are asked to arrange their own transport. Taxis will be arranged by agreement, where there is no other form of transport available.

For enquiries, please contact:-

Assessment Officer - Tel: (03) 9845 3128
Administration Assistant - Tel: (03) 9845 3114

Dementia Specific Group

This is a centre based activity program that provides day respite and a planned activities program for people who suffer from memory loss and confusion. It also provides support for those who care for them.

Daily Activity Program (Example Only):

9.30am Arrival
10:30am Orientation and Socialisation
11.00am Morning Tea and Discussion
11:30am Exercises to Music
11:45am Activities may include some of the following :-

Table Games
Physical Games
Cooking
Painting
Outdoor Walks
Gardening etc.

12:30pm Quiz or Word Game
1.00pm Lunch
1.45pm News of the Day and Discussion
2.00pm Physical Activity
2.15pm Sing-along or other Musical Activity
3.00pm Departure

There are two group outings coordinated each year for the group.

Eligibility:

Have a confirmed diagnosis of senile dementia of the Alzheimer’s type or associated disorder causing memory loss and/or confusion.
Must live in the City of Whitehorse (or further beyond if no other appropriate service is available).
No age restrictions, high and low functioning accepted.
All religious, cultural, socio-economic backgrounds.
No behaviours which create unsafe conditions for clients/staff (ie severely challenging).
Must have current ACAS assessment or GP referral.

Morning tea and a light lunch is provided.

Cost: A daily fee of $12.00 is charged to eligible clients to assist in the day to day running costs. (No client is excluded from the program due to their inability to pay).

Where possible clients are asked to arrange their own transport. Taxis will be arranged by agreement where there is no other form of transport available.

For enquiries, please contact:-

Assessment Officer - Tel: (03) 9845 3128
Administration Assistant - Tel: (03) 9845 3114

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