Our MissionThe John Macrae Centre offers a friendly, equitable and flexible program for older people of Stonnington and their carers.
The range of programs provided is specifically designed to enhance the quality of life for participants and their carers.
Services are delivered in an atmosphere, which reflects the values of love, acceptance, patience, trust and joyfulness.
The professional and specially trained staff and volunteers aim to provide a high standard of service, which maintains each person's dignity and
self worth and preserves their independence.
The John Macrae Centre is a modern facility, which offers the comforts of home, easy access, air-conditiong/heating and many other features. The building is set in a most attractive garden, which provides a peaceful outlook and an area to enjoy the outdoors.
The John Macrae Centre is supported by funding from the Australian and Victorian Governments under the Home and Community Care Programs (HACC).
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The next meeting of the Carer's Support Group will be on Wednesday, 19th August 2009. See below for more details.
We need to remind everyone that there have been a few confirmed cases of scabies in the recent past. Unfortunately it is a really difficult one to diagnose as dry skin and eczema may cause similar symptoms. When you visit your GP with itchiness please mention that you have been in an environment where Scabies has been present. This should make it easier for the GP to treat you appropriately. If scabies is confirmed please let us know immediately so that we can advise others. For further information contact your local doctor or visit Victorian Department of Human Services - Scabies information sheet, or Telephone: 1300 651 160.
The John Macrae Centre is a mission outreach of the congregation and ministry of the Toorak Uniting Church. The Centre was opened in 1968 and has grown from a fortnightly lunch club to a five day a week program catering for over 70 people.
Initial enquiries can be made directly to the centre by phone on 9829 0320.
Referrals to the program can be made by: family, friends, carers or interested parties, Service Providers and Health Professionals.
(the later are asked to use the SCTT Tools or via E-referral)
TransportTransport to and from the Centre is provided by JMC's own bus, Stonnington community buses, volunteer drivers, carers or taxis. (Members may have to pay for taxis fares.)
Day Centre services are available to people who live in Stonnington. People living outside the area will be assessed on a needs basis.
A small daily fee is charged which covers the day's cost including lunch. The fee can be paid on the day or by account.
| Monday | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday to Friday | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
ActivitiesVarious activities are offered according to the interests and abilities of members:
Monday 2:30 pm to 3:45 pm
For people who are able to walk independently including those who use aides. The group walks for approximately 30 minutes followed by afternoon tea.
AIM: To maintain confidence in mobilizing independently and maintain physical fitness.
Tuesday 10:00 am to 11:30 am
For people who wish to maintain social contact and are able to contribute to friendly conversation in a supportive environment.
AIM: To encourage friendship, build confidence and reduce feelings of isolation.
| Tuesday | 12 noon to 3:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am to 2:30 pm |
For people who may be physically frail, socially isolated, sensory impaired, cognitively alert or have mild cognitive impairment.
AIM: To provide interesting and meaningful involvement, which promotes success and togetherness.
| Wednesday | 10:30 am to 3:45 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm |
For people who may have mild to moderate cognitive impairment, reduced communication skills, or are sensory impaired, socially isolated or physically frail.
AIM: To provide a safe, supportive environment that allays fears and enhances quality of life.
If our programs have the capacity (that is that we can maintain the 5:1 member to staff ratio), Carers can access extra hours for emergency respite.
Extended hours | ||
| For when you need those extra few hours before or after the program to get somewhere in time. | ||
| • | If you need extended hours - that is before or after the regular day/s of attendance, between 9:30 am and 4:30 pm (no extra cost involved, however you will need to provide transport if you don't already do so) | |
Extra day/s | ||
| For when you have an appointment and would rather not or can not take the care recipient with you. | ||
| • | If you need an extra day - that is on a day other then the usual day of attendance between
10:30 am - 4:00 pm Mon and 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Tue to Fri. (The cost will be $12 for the extra day and you will need to provide transport.) | |
What you need to do | ||
| All you need to do is call either Katrina or Margaret and we will try to provide the respite for the time you need. As much notice as possible is preferred but we appreciate that sometimes this is not possible, so please try anyway. We will do our best to help. | ||
If you have any questions or need any further information please don't hesitate to call.
MealsA nourishing home cooked lunch is provided as part of each daily program. Special diets may be catered for.
An information and support group for carers and family members.
Next Carers' Meeting | |
| Date: | Wednesday, 19 August 2009 |
| Time: | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm |
| Topic: | Sharing Strategies |
| Place: | The Wettenhall Room 603 Toorak Road, Toorak, 3142 Please enter through the Church Administration Building Main Entrance. |
All welcome!
Volunteers play an important role at JMC
New volunteers are always welcome. For further information contact the Program Director on 9829 0320.
We value highly the interest and financial help of our supporters.
Donations can be made payable to the John Macrae Centre and are tax deductible.
The JMC acknowledges and respects the privacy of individuals. We support and endorse National Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Admendment Act 2000 (Privacy Section) and will comply with these principles whenever personal information, as defined by The Act, is collected by us.
If you have a complaint about any aspect of your participation in the John Macrae Centre, the matter will be dealt with promptly and discreetly by the
Program Director through discussion with you and/or your representative.
If you are not satisfied with the outcome, a written complaint by you can be forwarded to the John Macrae Center Council of Management. Every attempt will be
made to resolve the matter at this level. The final step will be to attempt resolution through the Uniting Church Aged Care Unit and through the Department
of Human Services, Southern Region.
If you do not attend for six consecutive weeks or more, your place may be given to someone else on the waiting list.
Please speak to the Program director for further details.
If you do not wish to accept the service we offer you are welcome to reapply at a later date - contact the Program Director for further details.
The John Macrae Centre supports any client who may wish to use an advocate - contact the Program Director.
Contact the Program Director on 9829 0320
| John Macrae House, 603 Toorak Rd. Toorak, 3142 Victoria, Australia. Opposite Irving Rd, behind Toorak Uniting Church. Melways Ref 2M K7 No 8 Toorak Tram - stop No 39 |
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| Telephone: | (03) 9829 0320 | |
| Facsimile: | (03) 9826 5747 | |
| Email: | johnmacrae@bigpond.com | |