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Diversitat Multicultural Planned Activities
The State Government Department of Human Services funds our Planned Activity Groups under the Home and Community Care Program.
Our high needs planned activity group supports older clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who are living at home offering them a day activities group Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays 10.00am – 2.30pm when they can participate in regular leisure activities, crafts, gardening, art, board games and mental stimulation, social interaction, gentle exercise, and other structured activities and outings, thus providing respite and support for carers. A culturally appropriate meal and transportation is provided at a subsidised rate for participants.
Clients are referred to this group from other health and welfare agencies, but can also be self-referred. Please phone the office if you, a family member or friend would benefit from this group, and a staff member will visit you at home to explain the service and assess for suitability.
Our two international women’s groups led by Gerda Bijkersma meet Mondays 1-3pm at Corio library in Cox Road, and Wednesdays at the Diversitat Community Centre in Clarence Street Geelong West 1 – 3 pm. This lively social group enjoys speakers on topics of interest and educative sessions in the health and welfare sphere, as well as presentations and demonstrations, outings and trips.
Our Men’s Groups meet Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays with the Macedonian group in the mornings and Italian group in the afternoon. These groups enjoy billiards, cards, bocce and bus trips and also information sessions and other community centre events. A new international men’ group meets 10am – 12noon on Wednesdays at the Community Centre 9-15 Clarence Street, Geelong West.
We look forward to reaching out to new community groups with our service, so if you are interested in becoming involved or perhaps your group needs a venue, please contact the centre.
For more information please contact:
Community Centre
9 -15 Clarence St, Geelong West, 3218
Ph: (03) 5222 7275 Fax: (03) 5222 5814
153 Pakington Street, Geelong West 3218 Phone: 0352216044 Fax: 0352232848
ABN 29 252 806 279 REG No: A0000022L Geelong Ethnic Communities Council - GECC trading as Diversitat