African Senior Men's Program
This project is auspiced by MRC NW and run by African Communities Elderly Association of Victoria
Group activities are run for Elderly African men 3 times per week at North Melbourne Seniors Centre - 111 Melrose St North Melbourne.
Eligibility
The activities funded under this project are targeted to men who are frail and aged or with a disability and from an African Background. Although group members may be frail elderly, they need to be able participate with a basic level of independence. Carers are also welcome.
Catchment
The service accepts participants from the local government areas of Brimbank, Melton, Maribyrnong, Moonee Valley, Hobsons Bay, Wyndham and Melbourne City Councils.
Contact
New & Emerging Communities Project Worker, St.Albans Office, 9367 6044, mrcnw@mrcnorthwest.org.au Back to Top
Lao Elderly Planned Activity Group and Volunteer Visiting Program
Lao Elders Support Group is auspiced by MRCNW to run this project.
Planned Activity Groups provide structured activities which are suitable for the frail and aging members of the community. The groups provide social support to isolated elderly members of the community as well as providing stimulating activities and events.
Volunteer Coordination includes the matching of HACC eligible clients to a suitable volunteer for social support or friendly contact (NB not housework or personal care services).
Eligibility
The activities funded under this project are targeted to men who are frail and aged or with a disability and from a Lao background. Although group members may be frail elderly, they need to be able to participate with a basic level of independence. Carers are also welcome.
Catchment
The service accepts clients from the local government areas of Brimbank, Melton, Maribyrnong, Moonee Valley, Hobsons Bay, Wyndham and Melbourne City Councils.
Contact
Lao Elders Support Group Coordinator Ph 9364 1589 or
New & Emerging Communities Project Worker: St.Albans Office, 9367 6044, mrcnw@mrcnorthwest.org.au

Coptic Egyptian Seniors Program
This project is auspiced by MRC NW and run by St Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church Elderly Group Coordinator Laurice Demian Ph 9480 1666
Planned Activity groups provide structured activities which are suitable for the frail and aging members of the community. The groups provide social support to isolated elderly members of the community as well as providing stimulating activities and events.
Group Activities are run in Kensington and St Albans Each week.
Eligibility
The activities funded under this project are targeted to men who are frail and aged or with a disability and from a Coptic Egyptian background. Although group members may be frail elderly, they need to be able to participate with a basic level of independence. Carers are also welcome.
Catchment
The service accepts participants from the local government areas of Brimbank, Melton, Maribyrnong, Moonee Valley, Hobsons Bay, Wyndham and Melbourne City Councils.

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