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ENGAGEING
UNLEY
FEBRUARY/
APRIL EDITION
Welcome...
to our monthly newsletter
for residents who access the
City of Unley Commonwealth
Would you like to get Home Support Programme
this Newsletter and (CHSP)
other information
by email?
Our aim is to keep you
Send your details to informed and provide
WellbeingProgram@ information on new
unley.sa.gov.au initiatives, services
and supports you may
like to access during these
very challenging times.
For bus trip or
social program
suggestions email
WellbeingProgram
2021 Buddies at @unley.sa.gov.au
Breakfast Christmas
Celebration
Our 2021 Buddies at Breakfast Christmas Celebration was a
hit with tennis coach and former professional tennis player
Darren Cahill! The group was joined by Mayor Michael
Hewitson, CEO Peter Tsokas and Elected Members.
See page 5 for more information about our weekly
Buddies at Breakfast group
Funded by the Australian Government Department of Health. Although funding for this program has been provided by the Australian Government, the material
contained herein does not necessarily represent the views or policies of the Australian Government.
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Hot Weather
As we age, we have a higher risk of • Use air-conditioners and fans set to • Arrange for a friend or relative to visit
heat-related illness, especially if we live cool, put a wet cloth around your you twice a day to check how you
alone, have medical conditions, or take neck, or put your feet in a bowl of are and that you have everything you
certain medicines. Physical changes cool water. need to stay healthy in the heat.
happen as we get older, and we may
• Drink plenty of water throughout the • Register with the free Red
be less likely to notice we are becoming
day, even if you do not feel thirsty, Cross Telecross REDi service on
overheated or dehydrated, and some
and take a bottle of water wherever 1800 188 071. Trained Red Cross
medications can make this worse. Older
you go. volunteers call older people up to
people are also less able to cool their
three times a day to make sure they
body by sweating. Speak with your • Swap large meals for smaller ones.
are well and coping in hot weather.
doctor or pharmacist for advice about Make cool meals, like salads, and
medicines you are taking. If you are avoid using ovens or stoves in hot • A trip to an air-conditioned public
an older person or if care for someone weather – they can make your home space, like the local library, cinema
elderly, the following tips may help: much hotter. or shopping centre, may give you
some relief from hot weather. But
remember, avoid going outside in the
hottest part of the day.
Telecross REDi (SA)
Calling at-risk and isolated People in the community who are at Carers of vulnerable people are also
people impacted by heatwaves. risk during extreme weather events and encouraged to register as they may
require phone support during these be at risk during an extreme weather
Telecross REDi assists vulnerable periods are encouraged to register for event.
and isolated people cope with the service.
Registrations can be made calling
extreme weather events. This includes people who live alone, 1800 188 071 or by emailing
The service supports people have a disability, are experiencing telecrossredi@redcross.org.au
mental illness, are housebound, frail,
by calling them daily during aged, recovering from an illness or
declared heatwaves. accident, or have an ongoing illness,
such as diabetes or a heart condition.
Do you need transport?
The Community Bus program The Community Car Program
The bus program is a return ‘door to The car program is available Monday to
door’ service that will pick passengers Friday and helps eligible Unley residents
up from their home and transport them get to medical and health related
to one of our shopping destinations. appointments, as well as social activities
Please contact the Community Bus at local community centres. Transport
Coordinator on 8372 5131. to pay bills, attend hairdressing
appointments and to visit family and
friends is also currently available. To
access this program a Transport Referral
from My Aged Care is required. Please
contact the Community Transport
Coordinator on 8372 5405.
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Book your spot for these Social Events
Meet at at Fullarton Park Community Centre at 10am.
Long Walks (Transport to and from the Fullarton Park Community Centre is available for a
small $2 fee each way). My Aged Care Social Support Group Referral required.
Thursday 10 February Monday 28 March Thursday 21 April
Henley to Grange River Torrens to West Beach Inner Harbour Loop
10am – 2:30pm 10am – 2:30pm 10am – 2:45pm
(return time approximate) (return time approximate) (return time approximate)
Begin the walk at Henley Square and Walk the final leg of the River Torrens The Inner Harbour Loop offers laps
walk 2km to Grange where you can from Tapley’s Hill Road meeting the bus around Port Adelaide’s harbour and
have a rest at the Grange Jetty Café for at West Beach! After the walk, enjoy the Port River. The loop incorporates a
a bite to eat! lunch at West Beach Surf Life Saving cultural walking trail which highlights
Afterwards, walk off lunch on your way Club on the deck with ocean views. some of the key historical elements of
back to the bus at Henley Square. An easy scenic walk of around 3km the harbour (and you’ll hopefully spot
along the flat walking track. some dolphins too!). Stop for a bite to
An easy 4km stroll along the flat walking
eat at the Folklore Café along the way.
trail overlooking the beach. Cost: $8 bus trip, lunch at own cost.
The loop totals to 3.5km along the flat
Cost: $8 bus trip, lunch at own cost.
walking trail.
Cost: $8 bus trip, lunch at own cost
Community bus out & about trips
Wednesday 23 February 2022 Thursday 24 March 2022 Tuesday 12 April 2022
Bookings open Wednesday Bookings open from Thursday Bookings open Tuesday
16 February 2022 17 March 2022 5 April 2022
9:00am – 9:30am bus pick up 9:00am – 9:30am bus pick up 9:00am – 9:30am bus pick up
Shop-A-Holics Beerenberg Family Farm Vadoulis Nursery in Evanston
Travel to ‘Savers’ in Noarlunga, a Travel to Beerenberg Family Farm A staff member will give you some
large second hand warehouse where to sample and purchase jams, tips on all things gardening with
you can shop up a storm and find preserves and strawberries. If you opportunity to ask any questions
great bargains! like, try your hand at picking fresh you have. Vadoulis have all your
strawberries. Followed by lunch garden needs and carry a range
Then have lunch at the historic
at the Old Mill Hotel and a chance of gifts and pots. Come along
Victory Hotel at Sellicks Beach,
to wander the beautiful tree-lined and have a browse. You’ll be
overlooking the sea.
streets of Hahndorf and meander sure to find something you love.
Bus Donation $6 through the shops. Afterwards enjoy lunch at the
Golden Fleece Hotel.
Bus Donation $6
Bus Donation $6
* Please note, priority of access for the Out and About Tours is for Community Bus passengers receiving no other
Council services, others wanting to participate will be placed on a waiting list and contacted if there is availability
1 week prior to each trip. Lunch and shopping purchases for all trips are at the passengers own expense.
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Ongoing Programs
Tai Chi with Master Better Balance Easy Paced Walking Group
George Lee
Unley Community Centre Fullarton Community Centre’s
Are you living in the Eastern region,
Weekly on Mondays Banquet Hall
aged 65 years or over and looking for a
11:45am-12:30pm Weekly Thursday classes from social walking group? Join us for a walk
We’re at Heywood Park for Summer. 11am-11:45am & 12pm-12:45pm around the Unley area at your own
Come along to a group exercise pace.
Tai Chi is a martial art practiced for
class specifically designed to help After the walk, join the group for a social
health benefits including strength,
improve your balance. chat at a local coffee shop. Join us
balance, and relaxation.
weekly on 10.00am (Please note earlier
Join Master George Lee, who was The class is run by an accredited
time during warmer months).
inducted in the Australian Martial Arts Exercise Scientist, who will guide
you through a range of exercises Walking has many benefits:
Hall of Fame for Lifetime Achievement
aimed at preventing people from • Easy, accessible way to stay
in Tai Chi.
falls. physically active
Start your week off right in a relaxed
The class will improve your • Social contact and community spirit
outdoor setting.
confidence and build strength • A safe way to be healthy
Cost: With a My Aged Care
and endurance, all in a fun, social Duration of walks are around 30-40
Social Support Group Referral -
environment. minutes, with rest stops for those
Ticket of 5 - $35, ticket of 10 - $63.
Cost: With a My Aged Care who need them. Mobility devices are
Without a My Aged Care Referral - welcome.
Social Support Group Referral -
Ticket of 5 - $60, ticket of 10 - $108.
Ticket of 5 - $35, ticket of 10 - $63. Cost: Gold coin donation
Without a My Aged Care Referral -
Ticket of 5 - $60, ticket of 10 - $108.
Meet me
Monday
Monday 14 February
Monday 28 February
Monday 28 March Bus Trip
Monday 11 April
10:30am – 12:15pm
Unley Community Centre
Cost: Cost: $5 per person includes Meet Me Monday is a social support group activities such as movies,
morning tea, with lunch provided at program for people experiencing games, information sessions, guest
your own cost. memory loss. This friendly group is speakers and bus trips. Meet Me
Bookings Essential looking for new members and meets Monday is a great opportunity to
at the Unley Community Centre relax while developing friendships
Phone 8273 8763 or email twice a month for a fun and friendly and support networks within your
WellbeingProgram@unley.sa.gov.au morning. They enjoy delicious local community.
lunches cooked onsite and various
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Social Support Programs
Assistance to use Respite care Assistance with shopping:
technology
This is for people who have a computer, The City of Unley Respite Do you need assistance with buying a
iPad, Android tablet or smart phone and Program aims to support and birthday or Christmas present for family
are not sure how to use it. Do you have maintain relationships between or friends, or a special outfit or gift for
a microwave, oven clock or television carers and the people they care yourself?
that needs resetting? We may be able to for by providing flexible respite
The Unley Commonwealth Home
assist you! options.
Support Programme can provide
If you have any of these technology In Home Respite: The person one-on-one assistance and transport
needs and would like one of our friendly being cared for can be taken on with one of our friendly volunteers
volunteers to visit you in your home, social activities outside of the throughout the festive period (excluding
please contact our CHSP Wellbeing home. public holidays).
Program. If you would like more information
Out of Home Respite: Provides
Cost: $7 per hour. a daytime support for carers and or to book in a shopping service,
the person they care for. please contact our CHSP Wellbeing
For more information and to register Coordinator on 8372 5191 or email
please call 8273 8763 or email Times and days are negotiable.
chsp@unley.sa.gov.au
WellbeingProgram@unley.sa.gov.au
For more information please
contact our CHSP Wellbeing
Coordinator on 8372 5191.
Unley
Buddies at
Breakfast
program
Unley Park Sports Club Join us for great food, good coffee, Cost: $12
8 Northgate St, Unley Park SA 5061 excellent conversation and guest
For more information and to register
speakers at our weekly men’s breakfast.
Are you a man aged 65+ looking for a please call 8273 8763 or email
social experience with a difference? Share a joke and have a laugh - it’s a WellbeingProgram@unley.sa.gov.au
great way to catch up with other blokes
in a relaxed, friendly environment.
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Wellbeing Bus Trips FEBRUARY Bus trip bookings open 19/01/2022 at 9am
MARCH Bus trip bookings open 15/02/2022 at 9am
Tuesday 1 February Monday 21 February Thursday 10 March
Wine tasting & lunch in McLaren Vale Dinner at Empress Restaurant Jurlique Farm Tour
10am – 3pm Burnside 9:20am – 2:15pm
6:15pm – 8:15pm
Join us for traditional Chinese cuisine
with South East Asian influence at
Empress Restaurant Burnside.
Cost: $8 bus trip, dinner at own cost.
Thursday 24 February
Morning tea at Goodness Coffee
in Aldinga
Come along for a day out in McLaren 9:45am – 12:45pm Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour
Vale. Start the morning at Pertaringa of the biodynamic Jurlique Farm.
cellar door to taste wines that reflect Come along for a drive along the You will see and learn about the
170 years of South Australian Fleurieu Peninsula to Goodness Coffee, nature and science behind their skin
winemaking heritage. Our next stop located in the historic village township care products as well as their unique
is lunch in Harry’s Deli at Wirra Wirra of Aldinga. Enjoy morning tea in their practices. Afterwards take a short drive
Vineyard overlooking native gardens newly renovated private garden! to Hahndorf and enjoy lunch at the
and biodynamically farmed vineyards. Cost: $8 bus trip, morning tea at own Kaffehaus.
Cost: $8 bus trip, $15 wine tasting, cost. *Please note this is a walking tour. Long
lunch at own cost. pants and closed toe shoes required*
Wednesday 2 March Cost: $8 bus trip, $15 guided tour (cash
Wednesday 9 February Morning Tea at Green Valley on day), lunch at own cost.
Dinner at Grange Hotel Strawberry Café
5:45pm – 9:15pm 9:30am – 1:00pm Wednesday 16 March
Sunset dinner at the Adelaide
Join us for dinner with a view at the
Sailing Club
Grange Hotel. After dinner, enjoy a walk
down the jetty to watch the sunset! 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Cost: $8 bus trip, dinner at own cost.
Monday 14 February
Dunluce Castle Tour
9:45am – 2:45pm
The Dunluce Castle holds the history Sit back and enjoy morning tea in a
of Brighton – the lost suburb of South relaxed hills experience in Nairne at the
Australia. Start the morning with locally-owned Green Valley Strawberry
Devonshire Tea followed by a guided Café!
tour given by the Castle owners! Enjoy Dine alfresco on the balcony of the
Cost: $8 bus trip, morning tea at own
learning about the history of the historic Adelaide Sailing club and take in the
cost.
building, the Macully family, the legend beach-front sunset views and ocean
of the Brighton smugglers tunnels and breezes.
South Australia’s first recorded shark PLEASE NOTE Cost: $8 bus trip, dinner at own cost.
fatality, Kitty Macully of Dunluce. After
the tour, join us for lunch at Hello Harry
Brighton. ○Trips will be modified or
Please note this tour has stairs cancelled if the forecast
Cost: $8 bus trip, $23.50 castle tour, is 36 degrees or over
lunch at own cost.
○ Some venues may
require proof of
vaccination to enter.
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Wellbeing Bus Trips APRIL Bus trip bookings open 23/03/2022 at 9am
Monday 21 March Monday 11 April Wednesday 27 April
Lunch at the Sail Master Tavern, Morning Tea at the Meridian Adelaide Oval Tour
North Haven Patisserie 11:00am - 2:15pm
11:45am – 2:45pm 10am – 12:30pm
Go behind the scenes at Adelaide Oval
Located on the beautiful North Haven Enjoy morning tea at Woodville’s on a Stadium Tour. Visit areas that are
Marina, join us for lunch with a view! Meridian Patisserie, boasting a wide usually inaccessible and learn about the
Cost: $8 bus trip, lunch at own cost. variety of cakes, Danishes, and muffins. heritage and significance of this world
you’re guaranteed to find something class venue. After the tour enjoy lunch
that satisfies your sweet tooth! at the stadium’s Koffee Ink Café.
Tuesday 29 March
Cost: $8 bus trip, morning tea at own *Please note the stadium is a cashless
Dinner at the Taverna Greek cost. venue. You will be on your feet for the
Psistaria in Hindmarsh hour-long walking tour and the stadium
6:00pm – 8:30pm requires proof of vaccination*
Wednesday 13 April
Cost: $8 bus trip, $20 tour, lunch at own
Easter Day Out cost.
9:45am – 2:45pm
Start the Easter Celebrations and join us
for a trip to the Barossa Valley Chocolate
Company. Buy some chocolate treats
Important information
ready for Easter followed by lunch at the > Transport to and from the Fullarton Park
café! Community Centre for bus trips is $2
Cost: $8 bus trip, $5 tour, lunch at own each way.
cost. > The bus leaves from Fullarton Park
Come along for dinner at Taverna Community Centre; please arrive 15
Psistaria and enjoy traditional Greek minutes early.
cuisines with a modern influence. Wednesday 20 April > Bus trips leave Fullarton promptly,
Cost: $8 bus trip, dinner at own cost. Drive to the Buddha Statue return times are an estimate.
> Please have correct money on the day.
10:30am – 2:45pm
EFTPOS payments can be made prior to
Wednesday 6 April the trip but are not available on day.
Dinner at the Somerton > To be eligible for this program we
Surf Life Saving Club require a Social Support Group referral
from My Aged Care.
6:00pm – 8:30pm
> You can contact My Aged Care on
Join us for a night at Somerton Surf 1800 200 422, or we can do this on your
Life Saving Club. Located right on the behalf.
Esplanade, enjoy dinner overlooking > To make a bus booking contact CHSP
ocean views! Program on 8273 8763 or 8372 5191
Cost: $8 bus trip, dinner at own cost. or email
Come along for a scenic drive to WellbeingProgram@Unley.sa.gov.au
Sellicks Hill’s giant 18m Buddha Statue > When booking you will be confirmed on
overlooking the coast! Afterwards, the trip or waitlisted. If you are not able
to go, please notify staff on 8273 8763. If
take a drive to the Aldinga Bay Café for
you are waitlisted and a spot becomes
lunch. available, we will contact you.
Cost: $8 bus trip, lunch at own cost.
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Volunteer Profile
Cherry Hobbs
Members of our Social & Wellbeing Bus
trips would be very familiar with our beloved
volunteer Cherry Hobbs! Cherry has had several
volunteer roles with the Unley Council, so we
asked her a few questions about her experience… To be eligible for our programs
we require a program specific
Tell us a bit about yourself and your role volunteering referral from My Aged Care.
My very first volunteer experience with the City of Unley Council For example, we need you to
was helping with the Tour Down Under Gourmet Gala, and since have a Social Support Group
then I’ve been lucky enough to have been involved with the Dog Referral to access any of our
Walking program, the Supported Residential Facilities program group activities.
and the Intergenerational Program. The last program was
especially memorable - Unley Primary School children came with This is generally a simple
us to visit residents in a residential care home and it was lovely process with a phone call to
to see the interaction between the two age group. At present I My Aged Care on
am really enjoying my role as a Bus Helper on the Wellbeing Bus 1800 200 422, or, if you prefer,
Trips. we can do this on your behalf.
What inspired you to volunteer? Should you not want to go
I lived for many years on Kangaroo Island and undertook several through the My Aged Care
volunteer jobs there. When I moved to Adelaide, I searched for process some of our listed
a volunteer role I would enjoy and where I could make myself programs allow access
useful. I am a ‘people person’ so meeting and greeting people is without a referral. Please use
what I want to do. Luckily for me I live in the Unley area, so my any of the contact numbers
first port of call was the local Council. below if you want further
information or require support
What is the best thing about volunteering? with getting a referral.
The wonderful people I meet and get to know on the trips is the
reason I find my role so rewarding. I enjoy hearing their stories
and we have such interesting conversations over lunch. It is
wonderful to see the friendships that develop as people get
to know each other. I also enjoy interacting with Jo, Tara and
Brooke, the busy and efficient staff who run the Wellbeing Bus
Tours and meeting the other amazing volunteers.
The City of Unley requires all participants
of our social programs to be able to
What value do you think your clients get from you helping them? mobilise and walk independently and we
I hope I am a friendly, welcoming face for people as they join our reserve the right to review or withdraw
bus trips. We get to know each other and the camaraderie that participation in any program activities, or
services, should we have concerns about
happens during the day is wonderful to see. As we wave them you being physically able to manage
goodbye, I feel sure they leave with many happy memories and without support or if there is a significant
are already looking forward to the next trip. After all these bus decline in your health.
Should you be unable to participate
trips aren’t called ‘Wellbeing’ for nothing! independently, we do have other programs
and supports that we would be pleased to
be able to support you with.
If you would In-Home Support Coordinator Phone: 8372 5197
like to access
Wellbeing Programs Coordinator Phone: 8372 5191
any of these
services or Community Bus Coordinator Phone: 8372 5131
want further
Daily Moves Coordinator Phone: 8372 5177
information
please call > Car Transport Coordinator Phone: 8372 5405
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