Aged Care

Helping Hand Aged Care
2 The Strand, Mawson Lakes 5095
Phone: 8360 2500
Chris Aldridge, Manager

Established in 1953, Helping Hand Aged Care is a not-for-profit organisation that provides residential and community services to over 7000 people in metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia.

The Mawson Lakes facility has accommodation for 82 residents with provisions for those needing high and low level care, with short term respite units also available. A broad range of individual lifestyle activities are offered as well as a cafe' on site to share a coffee with family and friends.

For more information please call 1300 653 600 or log on to www.helpinghand.org.au

Trinity Green Retirement Village
1 – 3 Trinity Circuit, Mawson Lakes 5095
Phone: Lyn on free call 1800 232 900

At Trinity Green, over 55’s can enjoy modern and affordable living in the heart of Mawson Lakes.

Stage three homes have just been released, with new homes selling from only $307,000.

You can expect:

Unique new homes in beautifully maintained surrounds

Pet friendly atmosphere

24/7 access to Club Trinity with pool, spa, gym, library, internet, TV with Foxtel & Nintendo Wii for the grandkids, BBQ and kitchen

A vibrant, social and active lifestyle with regular village activities

The security and comfort of village living in the award winning Mawson Lakes community

Close to shops, medical facilities and transport

For more information or to organise a personal inspection, call Lyn on free call 1800 232 900

Links

www.retirementbydesign.com.au

Services For Older Residents

Over 50's Club
Meeting monthly at The Mawson Centre. Day trips, learning opportunities and socialising. Supported by COTA (Council of the Aging)
For more information contact Annie Payne: 8302 5449.

Home Assist – North
Home Assist operates from Salisbury Council and offers home help, home support, eg shopping, respite, minor maintenance, assistance with installation of locks and basic security fittings, minor safety modifications, trades and service register.
Ph: 8406 8224

Jack Young Centre For Seniors
Orange Avenue,
SALISBURY SA 5108
Ph: 8258 7286
E-mail: jyoung1@senet.com.au
Web: www.adam.com.au/jackyoung/
Arts & crafts, cards, games, indoor bowls, bingo, tax help, public trustee, massage & foot care, lunches – The flag Café.

Seniors Information Service Inc
Ph: 8232 1441
Web: www.seniors.asn.au
Information on aged care facilities (nursing homes and hostels) including vacancy registers location and costs. Information on housing options including rental and donation units and retirement village accommodation. Accommodation guides and vacancy registers are available.

City of Salisbury Public Library Service
Home library service.
Ph: 8406 8341
Also Internet, book discussion group and hear-a-book collection.

Centrelink
All payments and services previously provided by the Department of Social Security (pensions, etc)
Ph: 131 021 (local call fee)

Northern Domiciliary Care
Transport can be arranged to and from day centres. Provides day care, home help, respite care, health aids & equipment provision, home modification – to improve access and safety, home support (household duties).
Ph: 8282 1277

Royal District Nursing Service
Ph: 8397 7600
Provides home nursing care, palliative care, continence advisory service, and diabetes education.

Australian Retired Persons Association
84 Archer Street,
NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006
Ph: 8267 5711
Provides counselling, information and referral, mutual support and companionship, recreation.

Northern Suburbs Carer Network
Suite 9-10, Raleigh Chambers
Elizabeth City Centre
Ph: 8287 4377, 1800 059 059
Information and referral, mutual support groups – including telephone support.