Aged care services and community care
Tel: (03) 9349 9000
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Services on offer
Continue living independently in your own home with the help of a tailor-made support program.
We offer flexible respite care in your home, in a centre or accessed via other community activities.
Enjoy one-to-one visits by volunteers in your home or residential aged care facilities.
Do you need help navigating the services on offer?
Are you confused or overwhelmed by the information you have been able to gather so far? Do you need assistance dealing with the registration and assessment process?
Through the Government funded Access and Support Program we can provide short-term, individual support to eligible people of Italian background and their carers to understand, access and negotiate the range of services available to them.
Caring
Our staff listen to you and take your needs and wants very seriously.
Bi-lingual
All our personnel speak Italian and most speak an additional dialect.
Culturally aware
We understand the specific cultural needs, starting with meals.
Flexible and personable
We work with you and/or your loved one to promote the needs that matter most.
Useful information portals
myagedcare is the start point to access Australian Government funded services. You can find about types of aged care services available, service providers in your area, eligibility, and costs.
The Ageing and Aged Care section has information, tools and resources to support the aged care
sector through evidence-based policy, well targeted programs
and best practice regulation
Part of the Department of Human Services, Centrelink delivers social security payments and services to Australians
A rewarding experience
Do you have some spare time and are looking for a rewarding pursuit? Consider joining our Visitation Program.
Volunteering
Join a local social club
There are numerous Italian social clubs in and around Melbourne. Get active, join the fun and make new friends!
Social club
Stay up-to-date
Subscribe to our regular newsletter (in Italian) and stay up-to-date with information valuable to seniors and those needing care services.
Mailing list
Educational programs
Offering a special education program for teachers of Italian, English and SOSE – with self-guided or staff-led options – Museo Italiano is the perfect place for your next excursion!
School visits
Further research
The IHS has extensive collections of historic materials documenting the Italian presence in Australia. These are made available to scholars, writers and the community to assist them in family and community research.
Research
Temporary exhibitions and events
Complementing the Museo's permanent collections, Co.As.It. regularly hosts temporary exhibitions and cultural events.
(Photo: ©Emilio Cresciani)
Cultural program
189-199 Faraday Street
Carlton Victoria 3053
Australia
ABN 85 005 596 485
© CO.AS.IT. 2018