Social Inclusion Program

• About the program
• Who is eligible?
• Features
• Partners
• Help us improve
• Contact us

About the program

Offered in the north and south of Melbourne and on the Mornington Peninsula, the Social Inclusion Program provides social activities and outings to older people, people with a disability and those managing a chronic illness.

The program aims to improve people’s wellbeing through social interaction, physical activity and nutrition. Activities include exercise classes, nature walks, meal preparation, dining out, art classes, music and theatre events and community celebrations, such as national days. Personal care attendants come along to each activity and transport is provided.

The Social Inclusion Program helps people build on their relationships, with friends, family and the community. It also allows them to discover hidden strengths and talents.

Who is eligible?

A person may be eligible for the Social Inclusion Program if:

• they are receiving any of the following Brotherhood services:
  • Brotherhood Community Care
  • Banksia Carrum Downs
  • The Banksia Community Respite Centre
  • Nexus Community and Respite Disability Services
  • The Coolibah Centre
• OR they are receiving a community care service from another organisation that is able to fund their participation in the program
• OR they are able to pay for participation in the program themselves.

Features

The Social Inclusion Program offers:

• stimulating community activities
• door-to-door transport
• personal care during outings.

Partners

We acknowledge the following partners for their valuable contributions to the Social Inclusion Program:

Bentons Square Community Centre

Castle Hotel    

Chelsea Community Renewal, City of Kingston

Complete Home Furnishings                   

Davey’s Bar and Restaurant

Department of Health and Ageing

Department of Human Services

Department of Planning and Community Development

Destiny Church

Frankston City Council, Arts Access

Frankston / Mornington Peninsula Primary Care Partnership

Frankston North Community Renewal, Frankston City Council

New Hope Foundation

Peninsula Health, Ageing Well

Royal District Nursing Service

Royal Hotel, Mornington

Rye Provincial Tavern

Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre                 

Help us improve

We welcome feedback from clients, their families, friends and others to help us provide the best possible care. Please use the online feedback form or contact us directly at the Social Inclusion Program.

Contact us

Brotherhood of St Laurence
Social Inclusion Program
2–4 Overton Road
Frankston Vic. 3199
Phone: 1300 147 147
Email: bacci@nullbsl.org.au