Access and Support – RIAC
WEBSITE : www.riac.org.au
PHONE : 03 5222 5499
DESCRIPTION
Funded by the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP and HACC-PYP- a joint initiative between Commonwealth and Victorian Governments), our Access and Support Program provides further support to those who have barriers in accessing services that assist them to remain living at home. RIAC Access and Support workers assist individuals who are living with dementia, financially disadvantaged, those who are culturally and linguistically diverse, the LGBTI community, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, Veterans and Care Leavers who are HACC Program for Younger People (PYP) or CHSP eligible.
The Access and Support worker also provides secondary consultation to generic services about approaches with particular groups, communities and individuals experiencing barriers to access.
Service Area
CHSP (Over 65 or over 50 for First Nations People): Loddon-Mallee Region and HACC-PYP (Under 65): City of Greater Bendigo, Rural City of Swan Hill and Mildura Rural City
Service Hours
Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm
Outreach Available