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Volunteer Assisted Transport
Eastern Volunteers provides volunteer assisted community transport to the frail aged and people with disabilities to attend social outing, medical appointments and other activities. This service supports government policy to help people stay in their own homes longer.
How the Service Operates
People are eligible for the Service if:
They are eligible to recieve Home And Community Care services
They reside in the local government areas of Maroondah, Whitehorse or specified areas of the Yarra Ranges
They are unable to travel independently on public transport
Because of geographic location, there is no easily accessible public transport available
They have no relative or friend to either drive them or assist them to travel on public transport
They are disadvantaged by mobility, health, economic circumstances, language or social isolation.
Referrals to Eastern Volunteer Resource Centre can be made by:
Doctors
Council Staff
Day Centre Staff
Social Workers
Case manager
Human Services
Other Health Professionals
Self Referral
If you make a direct request to Eastern Volunteers for assistance and:
You are not receiving services from another agency; or
You have not been assessed by another agency -
Then it will be necessary for a staff person from Eastern Volunteers to visit.
Transport Assistance is available for:
Doctors, dentists, rehabilitation services and hospitals
Day Centres, social activities, community programs and shopping
In special circumstances, to visit family in hospital or nursing homes
(Depending on availability of Volunteers)
Donations
Clients are asked to assist with a donation to assist with reimbursement of petrol costs to volunteers.
On contacting Eastern Volunteers you will be asked to supply the following information:
Name, address and telephone number
Next of kin or emergency contact person's name and number
Your age group
The municipality you live in
Where you require transport from
Your destination
If you require the driver to wait or return pick up time
Any special needs of client
If you require assistance to and from the vehicle
Please Note that bookings are required three working days prior to the date of your appointment, once you have been registered as a client with Eastern Volunteers.
For further information - please contact Eastern Volunteers
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