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Social Support
An active social life plays an important role in good health. RangeCare offers social support services to help clients get out and about and live their best lives.
Social Centres
At RangeCare Social Centres, we believe that staying active and social is key to a happy life!
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What We Offer:
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Exciting Activities: Engage in games, crafts, exercise classes, outings and more.
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Social Events: Join us for daily gatherings, themed days, and live entertainment.
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Community Connections: Meet new friends and reconnect with old ones in a warm and welcoming environment.
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Delicious Morning Tea & Freshly Cooked Lunches: Savour delightful morning tea and nutritious lunches prepared just for you!
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Support and Care: Our dedicated team is here to ensure you feel safe and included.
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🌟 Free Trials Available 🌟
Experience all we have to offer.
We have spaces available at all our Social Centres in Flaxton, Gympie, Nambour.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enhance your social life and make lasting memories.
Talk to your care partner TODAY to book your free trial!
Memory Group
If you are a carer of a loved one living with Dementia, this is the time for you to have a well deserved break. We are happy to spend some time caring for your family member or loved one in a supportive, social space.
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For just a small client contribution, we will provide a nutritious Morning Tea and Lunch as well as a planned program of activities and outings specifically created by our Dementia experienced staff.
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Weekly on Friday from 10am - 2pm
Flaxton Day Respite Centre, 360-362 Flaxton Drive Flaxton, QLD
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Bus Transport option available or Carer can drop off. Pick up will start at 9.00am and Clients will leave the Centre at 2pm to return home.
My Aged Care Social Support Group & Transport Referral Code Required for attendance.
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To find out more, contact our Groups Coordinator on 07 5445 7044.
CircleTalk™
CircleTalk™ helps to build connections between older adults through being part of a regular structured conversation group. The group meets weekly for 1 hour over 13 weeks, guided by trained facilitators from RangeCare.
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CircleTalk™ members will:
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explore a new and interesting topic each week
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connect with others in new ways by sharing personal stories and ideas
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discuss all kinds of things about life, have a laugh, and enjoy meaningful conversation
Throughout the year, RangeCare offers CircleTalk™ programs in Nambour and Maleny. Registrations are essential as numbers are limited.
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To express your interest or find out more please contact our team on 5445 7044.
Life Story Group
The Life Story Writing Groups are for anyone who is interested in, or in the process of, writing their life story or memoirs. Our groups meet monthly in both Flaxton and Nambour.
The groups provide a friendly, informal and supportive place, where participants can learn from each other, share their writing, get advice, feedback and inspiration.
Both the Flaxton and Nambour groups are facilitated by our wonderful volunteers with a wealth of writing experience. They are there to offer support with structuring, editing, inspiration and getting participants started on their life story or memoir.
Flaxton Group
When: Monthly starting at 1:45pm – 3:45pm
Location: RangeCare Flaxton Cottage - 360-362 Flaxton Drive, Flaxton.
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Nambour Group
When: Monthly starting at 10am - 12pm
Location: St Luke's Lutheran Church, 10 Sydney Street, Nambour.
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Gold coin donation.
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Who can attend?
This group is open to both RangeCare clients and general members of the community.
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One-on-one support
If you would like some support to write your life story and you can’t attend one of our groups, we have volunteers who can assist you in your home. Call us to find out more.
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How to get involved?
For more information about this program or to register your interest, please call us on (07) 5445 7044 to speak to one of our friendly Volunteer Coordinators.
