Social service to elderly Assyrians by Parks community network

parks community network

Source: Susan Isaacs

Assistance to older people and their carers is now available at The Parks Community Network. This is a FREE community service, funded by the Federal Government. This service is called Multicultural Access and Referral Service or MARS. If you are 65 years old or older, MARS can guide you to find services that help older people continue living independently at home, with the assistance you need.


Suzan Isaacs works at the Parks community Network in Wettherill Park. She provides service through Parks community network to elderly Assyrians. She talks about the services provided by Multicultural Access and Referral Service or (MARS).

Parks community network
Logo of the network Source: PCN

Service provided for eligible people include:

 *Domestic assistance, such as general house cleaning, clothes washing and ironing and shopping Home   *maintenance services that can help to keep your home and garden in a safe condition, and Home modification   *services that can improve your ability to move around your home, for example: installing grab rails, ramps or   *redesigning your bathroom to make it easier for you to use.

* Meals and other food services, such as meal delivery or assistance with food preparation

* Personal care services that help you maintain your personal hygiene and grooming, for example assisting you with bathing safely

* Nursing care services, at-home help to treat and monitor your medical conditions

 * Allied health or therapy services that can help you maintain movement and mobility, such as podiatry, occupational therapy or physiotherapy

 * Specialised support services such as help for people with a particular condition, for example poor vision or dementia

 *87 Transport services to help getting you out and about to appointments and community activities

Ms Isaacs says people can call the network for consultation to examine their eligibility. People interested can call the office on 96097400 or mobile on 0404699879 or visit on face book

Parks community network
Source: susan Isaacs


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