Kookaburra Club
Kookaburra Club is a fun, exciting and welcoming program with an emphasis on social interaction, friendships and wellbeing.
Participants are encouraged to be involved and have ownership of program outcomes.
Kookaburra Club offers monthly outings, entertainment, crafts, computer classes and activities.
Members of the group also take the opportunity to work on individual or group projects in the Elizabeth House Shed, which is equipped with woodwork tools and materials.
Our wellbeing room is visited by many who enjoy the tactile experience of hand and foot massage as well as manicures.
Low-cost healthy meal will be available sourcing ingredients grown from the local garden and a menu designed by our Healthy Eating Facilitator.
For more information please contact the coordinator on 8186 6932 or email elena.bowles@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au
A small contribution is required from each participant, please talk to the Program Coordinator if you are experiencing financial hardship.
Transport can be arranged. We request a contribution towards the cost of meals, transport and special events.
Eligibility criteria:
- be a City of Onkaparinga resident
- Over 65 years of age (or over 50 years if ATSI)
- have a My Aged Care referral Tel: 1800 200 422 www.myagedcare.gov.au (support can be arranged to assist in this process)
- participants to be independent in their personal care & medication
Funded by the City of Onkaparinga and supported by the Australian Government Department of Health. Although funding for this project has been provided by the Australian Government, the material contained herein does not necessarily represent the views or policies of the Australian Government.