Older Persons Social Support and Respite hosts welcoming and active social group sessions for people over 65 to:

  • make new friends
  • connect with local community
  • take part in fun activities
  • connect with other health and social support

Service details

Clients can expect a range of activities to increase the physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing.  

Activities 

  • Arts and craft 
  • Discussion groups 
  • Music and entertainment 
  • Games
  • Community outings 
  • Lunch outings 
  • Carer support 

Other supports

We also work with carers and case managers to offer assessment and referral to cohealth services where applicable.

Transport options are available to and from the centre for those living within the Moonee Valley Local Government Area. People living outside the Moonee Valley area are still welcome to attend.

Give us a call

9448 5509

Fees & eligibility

People aged over 65 with a My Aged Care referal or a Home Care Package.

Essendon
132 Keilor Road
Monday – Thursday 10am – 2pm

Flemington
25 Mt Alexander Rd
Wednesday 10am – 2pm

 

Contact My Aged Care for an assessment.  Ask your assessment officer to refer you to the Essendon Adult Day Centre.   

If you have a Home Care Package, please contact us directly 

People under 65 can contact us directly. A referral from the GP or Case Manager can also be made on your behalf. 

Clients referred via My Aged Care pay $23.00 per day.  

Clients on Home Care Package will have a daily cost of $150 charged to your package provider.  

You can learn more on our fees page, or call us to find out more 

For GP’s and health professionals

GP’s and health professionals can refer a client using our online referral form.

Refer a Client

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cohealth is a not-for-profit community health organisation. We provide essential health and support services in Melbourne’s CBD, inner-north and inner-west, and the east coast of Tasmania.

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