Our direct support services are aimed at providing welfare assistance, mental and physical health care, and support to our clients, administered through a series of programs. These programs are designed with an emphasis on those who are disadvantaged due to language or communication barriers, age, immobility, disability, isolation and a limited access to social and welfare support.
The following are the different programs SCCA supports for our community:
Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS)
We manage the Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme – ACVVS program funded by the Australian Government, to provide an engaging one-on-one home visiting program.
The aim of the program is to provide companionship for older people at risk of social isolation. The anticipated quality of life improvements include increased self-esteem and independence, diminished feelings of depression and anxiety, and a greater connection to the wider community.
We are currently looking for volunteers to be Community Home Visitors. These volunteers will visit Spanish-speaking residents in their home, and provide older people with companionship and friendship to reduce the effects of social isolation. We will match volunteer home visitors with an older person based on location and similar interests.
If you would like to make a positive difference to an older person’s life and you are able to commit to one visit per week for a minimum of 12 months, then please consider contacting us to volunteer.
Wellbeing Services
We provide a range of weekly physical and cognitive activies for our members to improve their wellbeing.
Day Centre Service
SCCA offers a weekly social recreation group get-together at Abraham Mott Hall Community Centre every Tuesday. Our clients engage in activities such as Zumba, health and wellbeing information sessions, bingo and group activities including art, crafts and cards groups. A morning tea is available each week. We also host special theme days such as Easter Hat Parade, Mothers Day, Christmas in July, Melbourne Cup Day, Spanish National Day. Please refer to our Events Page for more information on times, dates etc.
Excursions
SCCA hosts a variety of excursions throughout the year to various locations such as: Wollongong, Gosford, Londonderry, Mt Tomah, Lane Cove National Park, La Perouse, Sydney Music Conservatorium, Captain Cook’s Landing, Royal National Park and Shark Island.
Yearly Christmas Party
SCCA hosts a Christmas party every year to celebrate the festive season with all of our clients, friends and supporters of our association.
Adult Literacy Program
SCCA provides workshops and weekly IT lessons for those who would like to improve their technical skills. These include;
- Phone classes
- Computer classes
- Media education
- Spanish books
- Spanish videos
- Spanish magazines
Our volunteers teach our clients in both Spanish and English.
Advocacy
We advocate on behalf of our clients regarding issues such as housing, Centrelink, immigration, nursing home care, health including mental health issues, drug and alcohol issues, domestic violence, elder abuse, bankruptcy, guardianship and trustee matters.
Information Sharing
We provide information in Spanish to our clients, such as free dental services, energy rebates, how to vote, digital TV changeover, legal aid, tax returns, LGA services including transportation and the Spanish Film Festival.
Collaboration
Through referrals, SCCA collaborates with other services and service providers to ensure our clients needs are met.
Social Support Program
SCCA offers a range of services within our social support program such as:
• Shopping
• Banking
• Bill paying
• Centrelink
• Medical appointments
• Weekly telephone support
• Home visiting