Independence is more than a state of mind. Staying connected to others helps stave off loneliness and plays a vital role in our connection to the past and future. We support you to maintain your personal and social connections so that you stay independent and happy.
Where available, we can ensure you have a culturally appropriate support worker who can speak your native language and understands your cultural needs.
We can also assist with translators for appointments, companionship for meals and travel, and family and carer advice.
A culturally sensitive support worker where available who can communicate in your native language
Engaging interpreters for phone calls and appointments
A friendly support worker to chat to, enjoy a meal with, or an outing
A travel companion for support while away on holiday
Facebook or Skype assistance to contact loved ones who
live interstate or overseas
Assistance with email or internet searching
Help with correspondence, letter writing and typing
Liaison and support for your family
We can act as an advocate for your needs
Care and mediation support
With most of us it’s the simple pleasures that really count. Being able to enjoy the comforts of your home with a little extra assistance often means the difference between a difficult day and a great day.
TALK TO A CARE EXPERTFounded in 1885 by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, Calvary is a charitable, not-for-profit, Catholic health care organisation. Our mission is to provide quality, compassionate health care to the most vulnerable, including those reaching the end of their life. We're responsible for over 12,000 staff and volunteers, 15 Public and Private Hospitals, 15 Retirement and Aged Care Facilities and a national network of Community Care Centres.
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