Our target groups are the aged and disabled living in the City of Boroondara.

• Services of a qualified Welfare Worker - Counselling, advice on all accommodation and community service issues.
• Active Living Groups formerly Planned Activity Groups & Social Support
• Companion Animal Volunteer Support Program (CAVS).
• Carers' Support Group.
• Counsellor
• Fabric & Fashion Group
• OM:NI 
• Evergreen Club - covering various activities including cards, entertainment, day trips and holidays.
• Centre dining room meals.
• Art/Craft classes.
• Exercise classes.
• Podiatry
• Bus transport available for Centre Activities and weekly shopping bus.
• Independent Living Units.
• Interpreter Services Available.
• Transport Bus.

WELFARE ADVICE - COMMUNITY SERVICES

The Welfare Officer is employed at the Evergreen Centre to support and respond to the various needs of all members as well as other Senior Citizens in the area.

Services available are:

• Informal Counselling - Supporting all Balwyn Welfare Services
• Internal Assessment & Referral
• Accommodation Advice On - Units, Special Accommodation, Respite Care, Hostel, Nursing Home
• Information On Community Services and Activity Groups
• Carers Group
• Formal Counselling

For more information: please contact Gillian Roebuck Tel: 9836-9681.

ACTIVE LIVING GROUPS formerly Planned Activity Groups & Social Support bus trips

Centre-based

A centre-based activities program for frail/disabled residents of Boroondara. The program caters to a variety of individual needs and interests and encourages independence and socialisation.

Aims of the Program

• Provision of opportunities for social interaction
• Maintenance of daily living skills
• Mental stimulation
• Maintenance of physical condition
• Relief for carers
• Monitoring of client welfare

Times

• Thursday & Friday 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.
  Cost: $13.50 (services/lunch)

Transport can be provided for an additional charge of $6.00. (within specific boundaries highlighted by green MAP .

For more information: please contact Gillian Roebuck or Brenda Dennis 

Tel: 9836-9681.

February Active Living Programs: Thursday Group, Friday Group

March Active Living Programs: Thursday Group, Friday Group

Program Brochure

Social Outing Program

This program provides support for older people who may be frail or socially isolated and people with disabilities to access a wide range of community and social activities. The service aims to provide regular bus trips that enhance the physical, intellectual and social well being of clients.

Outings are held on a weekly basis as advertised through a Newsletter which is distributed monthly. The participants of this program cover the costs of the outings they attend.

Benefits of the Program

• Increased leisure opportunities reflecting individual needs and interests.
• Access to the local and wider community events and resources.
• Opportunities for social activities and friendship.
• Promotions of health and happiness through the preservation of personal autonomy.

Times

• Tuesday Rambers:   10.00 am to approx. 3.30 pm
• Tuesday Travellers:   12.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m.
• Thursday Tourists:  10.15 am to 3.00 pm
• Thursday - Balwyn Blokes:  10.00 am to  approx 3.30 pm

Cost is dependant on entry fees and lunch venue.

Eligibility for the Programs

These programs are funded by the City of Boroondara and the Department of Human Services under the  Home and Community Care program so there are some eligibility criteria. Referrals may be received from many sources for prospective participants living in the Boroondara area.

For more information: please contact Gillian Roebuck or Brenda Dennis on:

         9836-9681

2010 Spring Program: Tuesday Ramblers Group: whole day

2010 Spring Program: Tuesday Travellers Group: half day

2010 Spring Program: Thursday Tourists Group: whole day

2010 Spriing Program: Balwyn Blokes

Program brochure

COMPANION ANIMAL VOLUNTEER SUPPORT PROGRAM (CAVS)

Becci loves her walks

The CAVS program provides support services to frail older people and people with disabilities to help them keep and care for their pets at home. The service recognises that a pet is often the most important companion in the lives of many people, but illness or frailty can make caring for pets too difficult to manage alone and as a result many are forced to give up or put down their closest friend.

The service involves determining the particular needs of a client and matching up both client and pet with a suitable volunteer/s. Referrals may be made through GPs, Vets, family or by the individual themselves.
 
Volunteers will help with dog walking, bathing, grooming, assistance in transporting a companion animal to the vet, emergency  resite care etc. 

For the latest newsletter click here

For more information, please contact Gillian Roebuck Tel: 9836-9681.

CARERS' SUPPORT GROUP

Carers often feel isolated, frustrated and cut off from social activities. This group offers carers an opportunity

• to meet with other carers
• to gain support through the sharing of experiences
• to be informed of available services
• to build new friendships.

Meetings held on the third Friday of every month at midday, with occasional guest speakers and lunch outings. Participants bring something to share for lunch, recognising that the stresses of caring may sometimes make this impossible. Respite is sometimes available for carees in our Planned Activity Group.

Available for Loan

• Equipment including walking frames & sticks, toilet seat aids, wheelchairs, shower stools & chairs.
• These items are available at no charge although a donation is appreciated.

For more information: please contact Gillian Roebuck or Brenda Dennis

Tel: 9836-9681.

COUNSELLING

Formal counselling is available from our qualified counsellor, Leonie Nolan.

Leonie is available for one on one personal counselling on a Friday from 9.00 am till 3.00 pm. Leonie holds a Graduate Diploma in Counselling and has also had a wide variety of counselling experience in the areas of grief and loss especially associated with aging and relationships. Her main aim is to lend a caring, listening ear.

Bookings can be made by calling 9836 9681 and asking for Gillian. The first consultation is free and thereafter the fee is $20. This service is confidential.

FABRIC & FASHION GROUP

A group for those with an interest in fabrics and fashions. We meet together on the fourth Friday of every month where we discuss set topics over morning tea or go out to visit an interesting venue.

• Learn more about fashion
• Visit interesting places
• Hear interesting speakers

For more information: please contact Gillian Roebuck on: 9836-9681

See slides of our recent activities

OM:NI

Older Men: New Ideas. A group for men to meet and talk about day to day things. In the first hour each man talks about something which has interested him during the last fortnight. In the second hour they tackle the discussion topic chosen by the group the week before.

• Meets fortnightly on Thursday’s at 10.30 am.

For more information: please contact Peter Hassett on 9857 8110 or Gillian Roebuck on: 9836-9681.

>> View program brochure

EVERGREEN SENIOR CITIZEN'S CLUB

The Evergreen Centre provides a welcoming and accessible venue for social activities and companionship for residents of the City of Boroondara and surrounds. 

The activities include:

Transport is provided and makes coming to activities possible for the less mobile (within specific boundaries highlighted by green MAP . )

Club Membership is $12.00 per annum (inc GST). Membership entitles members to discounted Podiatry visits as well as a bi-monthly newsletter.
 
For more information on these activities and to view our latest newsletter, please click here

For more information:                                                                                                      please contact Wendy Gerloff or Beverley Weeden Tel: 9836-9681.

DINING ROOM MEALS

Dining Room - lunch is available Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 12 noon. Cost is $7.50. A three course meal is served.

Bookings are essential and may be made by calling the office the day before on 9836 9681. 

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ART / CRAFT CLASSES

Art/Craft Classes - are held on Monday afternoons from 1.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. Cost $2.00 per session. Limited transport available at a further cost of $6.00 for return trip.

Note: Participants of the Craft classes will have most materials supplied for you.

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EXCERCISE CLASSES

All classes are $7.00. The first class is free. It is recommened that your GP complete a medical clearance before commencement or as soon as possible after. (Click to download form)

Some transport available for all of these activities, so book early 

For more information call the office on 9836 9681. Click on MAP to see the transport available within our boundaries.

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PODIATRY

The services of a qualified Podiatrist are available at the Centre every Wednesday.

The cost of a treatment is $28 for Evergreen Club members and $40 for non-members. Failure to attend without notice will incur a $12 'no-show' fee.

Transport is available at a cost of $5.00 for the round trip (within specific boundaries highlighted by green MAP ).

Bookings may be made through the Office, Monday to Friday.
 
For more information: please contact Wendy Gerloff or Beverley Weeden on: 9836-9681.

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SHOPPING BUS

We offer a shopping bus on Monday morning for members who are unable to get themselves out and about. The bus will pick up from your home and deliver you and your purchases back again for a cost of $6.00.
 
Bookings may be made through the Office, Monday to Friday.
 
To know the boundaries covered of bus, MAP .

For further information: please contact Gillian Roebuck on Tel: 9836-9681.

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INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS

Independent Living Units - 8 x one bedroom units. All ground floor, some with off street parking spaces. Each unit has it's own laundry. An Ingoing fee of $33,000 is payable and the weekly rent is currently $85.00.

For further information: please contact Gillian Roebuck on Tel: 9836-9681.

For information please click here

For an application form click here

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TRANSPORT BUS

Our boundaries are Burke Road, Doncaster Road, Union Road and Canterbury Road although there is some flexibility with this provided we have the capacity. Cost is $3.00 one way, $6.00 for return trip and Shopping Bus. For Bookings please call the office on 9836 9681. (Melways P46)

Please click on the map to view the location on Google Map

For Bookings please call the office on 9836 9681. (Melways P46)

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