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Home>Shire Services>Aged & Disabled Care
 Access to Aged Care Services
General Home Care
Home Maintenance
Personal Care
Respite Care
Delivered Meals
Adult Day Activity Support Service
Disability Consultative Committee
Peninsula Advisory Committee for Elders (PACE)
Metro Access
All Access Programs
Disabled Parking Permits
Transport
Disability Access - have your say
State Trustees Partnership
Accessible Touring on the Mornington Peninsula
| Access to Aged Care Services | | Referrals for services are accepted by the Shire directly from residents, families or friends, doctors, hospitals and other community based agencies.
Prior to receiving a service, a Shire officer will discuss and assess the type, level and regularity of services required by a resident. One or more Shire services may commence following this assessment and/or the Shire officer may also make referrals to other specialist agencies on the resident's behalf if required. Services have sliding fee scales that are based on household income and each individual's capacity to pay.
All recipients of Home and Community Care services are reviewed regularly as determined at the original assessment, or at the request of an individual or family using services. The review process provides a way of identifying changing needs in a family/individual's circumstances and ensuring the services are able to respond appropriately.
The changing needs of people using Home and Community Care services are documented and used to inform and plan the further development of services for clients.
The review process is also an opportunity for Shire staff to update users on any changes to the existing service and to receive feedback on any issues or concerns users may have with regard to the way the service is provided.
If you require further information, or you wish to commence or refer someone for our services, please contact the Shire on: 1300 850 600 or by using the Customer Service email address at the bottom of this page.
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| General Home Care | | The General Home Care Service provides a range of practical assistance to support residents in the day-to-day running of the household. The service aims to support the resident's independence by undertaking tasks that the resident can no longer do themselves.
The service is available Monday to Friday from 7.00am to 7.00pm. Service outside these hours may be arranged, subject to assessment.
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| Vacuuming |
Mopping Floors |
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| Cleaning bathrooms, toilets and laundries |
Washing clothes - hanging out and bringing in, ironing, changing bed linen |
| Wiping cupboards, bench tops, stoves and refrigerators |
Dusting and removing cobwebs, sweeping porches |
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| If you require further information, or you wish to commence or refer someone to this service, please contact the Shire on: 1300 850 600 or by using the Customer Service email at the bottom of this page.
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| Home Maintenance | | The Home Maintenance service provides assistance with a range of tasks to ensure resident safety and security. The service aims to assist people in maintaining a safe and secure home environment by undertaking minor repairs to the resident's home, furniture or equipment. The service is available Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30am to 5.00pm.
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| Changing light globes |
Changing tap washers |
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| Installing grab/hand held shower rails |
Fit/replace smoke detectors |
| Fitting/fixing locks |
Garden maintenance for safe accessibility and heavy cleaning as assessed |
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| The service does not undertake cosmetic maintenance or work which requires a qualified tradesperson but does provide clients with advice regarding requirements for tradespeople.
If you require further information, or you wish to commence or refer someone to this service, please contact the Shire on: 1300 850 600 or on the Customer Service email address at the bottom of this page.
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| Personal Care | | The Personal Care Service assists clients with their personal and hygiene needs. Staff are experienced and qualified in the provision of personal care and receive on-going training through the Shire’s educational programs.
The service is available Monday to Friday from 7.00am to 7.00pm. Service outside these hours may be arranged, subject to assessment.
The service also undertakes other personal care tasks which do not required the skills of a trained nurse.
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| Showering |
Dressing |
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| Grooming |
Feeding |
| Toileting |
Assisting in and out of bed |
| Meal preparation |
Shopping and escort and transport service to appointments |
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| If you require further information, or you wish to commence or refer someone to this service, please contact us the Shire on: 1300 850 600 or by using the Customer Service email at the bottom of this page.
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| Respite Care | | The Respite Care Service is available to carers of older people and people of any age with a disability, including young children with a physical, intellectual or sensory disability.
The service assists carers to participate in family, social, recreational, personal and community activities. Personal Care assistance is also available during a respite care visit.
Staff are experienced and qualified in the provision of respite care activities and receive on-going training through the Shire’s educational programs. The service is based on assessed need and aims to be flexible to support carers. Overnight visits may also be available in some cases.
If you require further information, or you wish to commence or refer someone to this service, please contact the Shire on: 1300 850 600 or by using the Customer Service email address at the bottom of this page.
Alternatively you can find more information by using the Commonwealth Carer Respite Service Southern Region link at the bottom of this page. Top
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| Delivered Meals | | The Delivered Meals Service home delivers a nutritious meal to residents who are unable to provide for their own personal dietary needs.
Meals consist of soup, main meal and dessert. A vitamin C supplement is also provided in the form of fruit juice. The service is able to cater for a range of special dietary requirements including diabetic, vegetarian, low fat, cut-up and vitamised meals.
Meals are delivered Monday to Friday from 9.45am to 1.00pm, depending on the location of the delivery. If required meals can be provided for weekends and public holidays.
If you require further information, or you wish to commence or refer someone to this service, please contact the Shire on: 1300 850 600 or by using the Customer Service email at the bottom of this page. Top
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| Adult Day Activity Support Service | | The Adult Day Activity Support Service operates a centre-based program on Mondays at the Somerville Senior Citizens Centre and a community access program on Thursdays and Fridays in the Hastings/Mornington areas. It provides a program of activities for residents with a physical, intellectual, cognitive or sensory disability. It also provides respite for the regular carer.
A range of indoor and outdoor activities are designed to suit the needs of individual participants to increase their opportunity to participate in community life and enhance their wellbeing.
A bus service is available to collect and drop off participants to and from their home. The bus is fitted with a wheelchair hoist to transport clients if required.
If you require further information, or you wish to commence or refer someone to this service, please contact the Shire on: 1300 850 600 or by using the Customer Service email at the bottom of this page. Top
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| Disability Consultative Committee | | The Mornington Peninsula Shire Disability Consultative Committee (DCC) is a broad-based group of individuals and organisations with a common interest in disability issues.
For more information please visit our Disability Consultative Commitee webpage. Top
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| Peninsula Advisory Committee for Elders (PACE) | | The Peninsula Advisory Committee for Elders (PACE) is a group of seniors from across the Shire interested in helping Council respond to issues facing seniors in our community.
For more information or to become involved, please visit our Peninsula Advisory Committee for Elders webpage.Top
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| Metro Access | | MetroAccess is a key initiative of the Victorian State Disability Plan 2002-2012 that aims to help local communities to become more accessible and inclusive of people with disabilities.
The initiative aims to provide a comprehensive response to the key issues experienced by people with disabilities in local communities. Based on the principles of community building, MetroAccess works to achieve long-term sustainable change in local communities, bringing together the strengths, resources and creativity of individuals, communities and government to enhance the community membership and participation opportunities for people with disabilities.
A project officer works across all areas of community infrastructure such as health, housing, education, employment, transport, community services and leisure, to plan and develop opportunities for greater participation and inclusion.
For more information about Metro Access Programs contact Elaine Hall-Foote on: 5950 1630 or use the email link at the bottom of this page. Top
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| All Access Programs | | The Shire is committed to fostering a more socially connected community by engaging older residents, people with a disability and those of us who are usually inactive to participate in leisure and recreational activities available on the Mornington Peninsula.
The Shire runs several ‘All Access’ programs around the peninsula covering activities including Wheelchair Golf, Discos, exercise for older people and those with a disability.
To find out more about the Shire’s ‘All Access’ programs, please contact any of our facilities listed below:Top
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| David Collings Leisure Centre, Mornington: 5975 0133 |
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| Somerville Recreation Centre, Somerville: 5950 1560 |
| Rosebud Memorial Hall, Rosebud: 5975 0133 |
| Pelican Park Recreation Centre, Hastings: 1300 850 197 |
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| Disabled Parking Permits | | A State-wide Disabled Persons’ Parking Scheme currently operates in Victoria. The Scheme provides for two permit categories with varying parking concessions, based on the applicant’s need for assistance.
Under Category One, permit holders with significant intellectual or ambulatory disabilities who meet the eligibility criteria are entitled to park a vehicle in a special bay reserved for people with a disability only, for the specified time only, or may park a vehicle in any ordinary area or bay for twice the specified time (upon payment of any initial parking fee, if applicable).
Under Category Two, permit holders who require rest breaks when walking may park a vehicle in any ordinary area or bay for twice the specified time (upon payment of any initial parking fee, if applicable). The permit label should be carried by the permit holder when he/she is not being transported in a vehicle. Category two permit holders are not permitted to park in special disabled persons’ parking bays.
Permits must not be left on display when the vehicle is not engaged in the process of transporting a permit holder.
For further information you can click to view a printable Fact File: Disabled Parking Permit.Top
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| Transport | | A wide range of transport opportunities are offered within the Shire.
For more information please visit our Transport Services webpage. Top
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| Disability Access - have your say | | The Mornington Peninsula Shire (MPS) and the MPS Disability Consultative Committee are seeking your views on disability access on the Peninsula. The Shire has appointed Access Audits Australia (AAA) to facilitate a review of the Shire’s Access (Disability) Plan.
What is an Access (Disability) Plan?
The Disability Action Plan guides all access planning within the Shire and is a systematic approach to improving disability access for the communities that live in, or visit, the Mornington Peninsula. You can download a copy of the current plan from the bottom of this webpage.
How can I have a say?
The aim of the review is to enable you to provide suggestions and information to guide further actions and increase access to the Shire’s physical and social infrastructure and services. You can contribute either by filling the online survey form at the bottom of this webpage, by attending the Community Access Forums on either the 7th or 12th August (visit our Events Calendar for details), or both.
The online survey will be submitted directly to Access Audits Australia, however should you have further questions, you can contact Joe Manton on: 9431 3472 or via email: AAAaxs@bigpond.net.auTop
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| State Trustees Partnership | | Mornington Peninsula Shire and State Trustees have entered into a partnership to support services to enable older adults and people with disabilities to lead full and active lives. State Trustees helps people with their financial needs so they can make the most of their opportunities. For information on State Trustees' comprehensive range of will making, trustee, executor and personal financial administration products and services, visit their office at
307 Main Street Mornington phone: 9667 6714, or website www.statetrustees.com.au Top
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| Accessible Touring on the Mornington Peninsula | | Mornington Peninsula Tourism has launched its first Accessible Tourism Guide, a 24-page booklet which highlights a range of do it yourself tours, attractions, parks, gardens, accommodation, vineyards, restaurants and cafes which all offer easy access to people with mobility limitations.
For more information or to download the Guide, please visit the Mornington Peninsula Tourism website.Top
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