Volunteers Required to Assist with Transport of our Clients
Melville Cares are requiring volunteers to assist with transport of our clients. Would you like to assist those in your local community that need support? Volunteer position details below: 1. Centre Based Day Centre Assistant / Driver: Opportunities on Mondays and Tuesdays from 8:30am – 4:00pm. 2. Centre Based Day …
Welcoming Our New Board Members
Welcoming our new board members – Gabi, Crystal and Mark – pictured here with our Coordinator of Volunteers Avril, undergoing Occupational Health and Safety training as part of their induction.
Volunteer Drivers Needed
Looking for that New Year resolution that will keep on giving? Do you enjoy driving and meeting new groups of people? Several opportunities exist to assist us with transport for our Friendship Group program. Drivers need a ‘LR’ minimum licence to assist. Current vacancies are on Monday and Wednesday weekly. …
Home Nurse Services
HOME Nurse Services is a new and innovative provider of in-home specialist nursing and medical care. Their highly experienced nurse practitioners specialise in primary health and aged care. The service is ideal for people who wish to ensure that they or their loved ones receive the best of care in …
Creation Of An Alliance Between Two Not For Profit Organisations Based In The City Of Melville
Accessing services which assist to allow older people to remain in their home and yet connected to their community can be overwhelming for seniors and their families. Recognising this, Alchera Living and Melville Cares have created an alliance to provide information and support to the Residents of Alchera’s four retirement …
Community Visitors’ Scheme Program
Cindy and her two sons Ivan and Isaac have recently commenced weekly visits via the Community Visitors’ Program. They have been paired with Ivy and her husband Ferdinand who now live in a local nursing home. They all play music together, accompanied by Ivy on her keyboard. Long chats are …
Melville Cares Support Workers’ Dinner
Support Workers from Melville Cares are invited to attend an informal dinner party each year. This is a great opportunity for our hardworking staff to mingle after hours and get to know new members of the Melville Cares Support Worker team. This year a large group of over 30 staff …
Regaining Some Independence
Jean has been a client of Melville Cares for many years. Over this period we have assisted with some of the heavier household tasks she needs completed. At Melville Cares our ethos is continuity of care, and we focus on building relationships with our clients. It was because of …
Melville Cares Community Library Project
Melville Cares is proud to announce our new installation of Community Library boxes located at June Barton House and our Friendship centre in Archibald Street Willagee. These were the outcome of a community collaboration project between Melville Cares, AtWork Australia and People Who Care. This project is based on the …
Foot and Nail Care Services
Did you know that Melville Cares provides “Foot and Nail Care” services? This service ensures our clients have their feet maintained regularly. Our staff are trained in the service and regularly check client’s foot health and skin/nail integrity. Here is one of our clients Jeanette having this service with Support …
