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Adelaide Hills Council - Community Services
Address
28 Main St, Woodside, SA 5244 Australia
Telephone
8408 0400
Fax
8389 7440
Email
Website
Postal Address
PO Box 44, Woodside, SA 5244 Australia
Hours
Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Eligibility
Frail aged and younger people with disabilities and their carers living in the Adelaide Hills Council for most services. Units: self-sufficent people
Fees
Client donation and/or negotiated contribution for most services. Units: rental, entry contribution, resident-funded
Comment
Home Assist services are also provided by the Hut Community Centre Inc. on behalf of the Adelaide Hills Council
Services
- Home help - basic short-term cleaning only. One-off spring/intensive cleaning may be available if required. Small hourly fee applies
- Shopping assistance - subject to availability of volunteers. No charge
- Respite - in home, limited service. Client contribution negotiated
- Respite - out of home. Mystery drives in community bus. Small fee
- Home maintenance - minor work only. Client pays for materials, labour costs negotiable
- Home modification - minor work only such as ramps, hand rails. Client pays for materials, labour costs negotiable
- Rubbish removal - fees negotiated, client pays dumping fees
- Gardening - garden clean ups only, no regular gardening. Maximum 3 times per year depending upon need. Fees negotiated, client pays dumping fees
- Home safety and security assessments - no charge
- Transport - community bus provides transport to seniors clubs, community events, activities, library and shopping 3 times a week. Donation required. Personal transport may be available by volunteer drivers for medical appointments. $5 charge each way
- Social support and outings - Caring in Our Community program supports frail aged and people with disabilities who are socially isolated. Links residents with a volunteer who will visit them and/or accompany them to appointments or social outings. No charge. Contact The Hut Community Centre or the Torrens Valley Community Centre.
- Independent living units for the aged - located in Balhannah, Bridgewater, Crafers, Gumeracha, Lobethal and Woodside
- Information and referral
- Community Information Directory - available online at www.sacommunity.org
