Objectives
- To reduce social isolation and loneliness
- To empower seniors to make their own decisions
- To establish and deliver programmes designed specifically to support and enhance the wellbeing of older people of Indian origin.
- Create opportunities for older people to participate in social, cultural, educational and physical activities that are designed for individual needs and capabilities
- To assist older people and their families accessing home based support services as and when the need arises
- To develop programmes in consultation with older people
- To assess and review needs of older people and where appropriate, refer to relevant health and community services
- Staff and volunteers need to have an understanding of cultural needs of older people and respond to their requirements accordingly.
- To provide interpreting, advocacy and counselling services
- Programmes to be delivered in a safe and accessible venue by qualified staff and volunteers
- Confidentiality of older people and their families to be protected in accordance with the Privacy Act 1993
- To protect and enhance the health, safety and welfare of older people, staff and volunteers
- To investigate elder abuse and neglect issues and provide services for their welfare and safety.
