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Anyone 65 years and over (50 years and over for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) who lives in North or West metropolitan Melbourne and who is receiving services under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) or a Home Care Package.

If you are a Home Care Package client, you can ask your Case Manager to arrange for you to attend a group by calling us on (03) 9386 3575 or emailing [email protected].

If you or a family member manages your Home Care Package, you can contact us directly using the same phone number or email.

If you are a CHSP client, you will need a referral from My Aged Care to join our Social Support Program. Learn more about CHSP here.

Don’t have funding through My Aged Care? Learn more about Home Care Packages and how to apply for an assessment here.

Not sure? Give us a call on (03) 9386 3575.

While we don’t offer transport to and from our programs, we can support you by discussing transport options that may suit you, including public transport and family supports. We can also help you with information about things like parking at the site.

If public transport and family supports aren’t suitable, we can help you arrange a taxi. Contact us on (03) 9386 3575 for more information.

Our Social Support Program provides a variety of enjoyable and meaningful activities that get you out into the community and socialising with others. Staying connected with other people and with your interests is an important part of living well at home.

We want you to feel as comfortable as possible when trying out one of our groups, so we’re happy for you to bring a friend to your first visit.

If you don’t like the group you have trialled, please speak with us. We want to find the best program for you and we’re happy to organise a group or outing that you will enjoy attending.

We understand that medical appointments and other commitments can sometimes mean you are not able to attend your group. Please give us at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to miss a session. We have a cancellation policy, which we will discuss with you at your assessment.

It’s important to us that our social groups are culturally inclusive. Our staff and group members come from a range of cultural backgrounds and speak a variety of languages, including Turkish, Italian, Greek, Filipino, Hindi, Arabic and Spanish. We currently offer social groups for Italian-speaking people on Mondays and Fridays. There is also a group where people who speak Turkish, Greek, Arabic and/or English can socialise together every Wednesday.

Yes, you can choose the activities that best meet your needs and interests. A variety of social groups meet throughout the week. We will give you detailed program information when you contact us, or during referral or assessment.

Yes, Holstep Health’s sites are wheelchair accessible. Venues for group outings are always chosen with accessibility in mind.

If you need an interpreter, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and ask to be connected to 1800 200 422.

If you have difficulty with hearing or speech, call the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677 and ask to be connected to 1800 200 422.