Social Support

Mission Statement

To advocate on behalf of, provide regular social activities / outings for, and assist elderly and young disabled Aboriginal people and their carer’s to remain in their own homes, and enjoy a comfortable, health and holistic lifestyle.

The aim of the Aboriginal Social Support Program is to provide a service that encourages the aged/frail and people with disabilities to remain within their communities, rather than premature institutionalization due to the lack of care of family and social support networks. The Department of Aging, Disability and Homecare fund the program.

We organize regular Social Support activities for the Elderly Aboriginal and people with a disability and their carers in the Coffs Harbour area. We provide information about the range of support services available and arrange for service provision to you as needed. We can also establish a liaison and refer you onto other relevant services.

We provide crisis support and service to you where ever necessary. We look at the needs of the Aboriginal Community and provide advocacy to ensure Aboriginal people have access to health and community services.

Our Philosophy

• We believe in the right of people to make choices in their own lives
• We believe in the right of people to dignity, respect, privacy and confidentiality
• We believe in the right of people to be valued as an individual
• We believe in the right of people to access services on a non-discriminatory basis
• We believe in the right of the Community to accountable and responsive services

Our Services

• Home Help
• Home Maintenance
• Gardening
• Day Care Centre
• Transport
• Nursing Assistance
• Carer Respite
• Referrals to other Carer Relief agencies
• Regular group health checks (Galambila)
• Information Days – Talks held with other Support
• Services and Government Departments