Planned Activity Group (PAG)

The Planned Activity Group (PAG) is available to local residents who have undergone an assessment and met eligibility criteria. Assessment Policy is available upon request.

PAG provides a comprehensive range of services, programs and activities that give practical and emotional support and social contact for older, frail people and people with disabilities. The purpose of PAG is to focus on the individual needs of each client and maintain and develop those skills which will assist independence by providing group activities outside the home.

Carer

The time spent at the Planned Activity Group enables carers to have a break, while the person they care for is involved in an enjoyable activity.

Activities

Activities include centre based, as well as out and about programs. Planned Activity Groups will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Socialise, listen to music and meet new friends
• Be entertained by visiting performers and guest speakers
• Share skills, hobbies, knowledge and memories
• Try lots of new venues for meals
• Enjoy outings / short day trips / theatre groups
• Discussion groups
• Activities to enhance health and wellbeing

Staff

Our trained staff are very supportive and are there to assist you with your needs.

Where

Kohinoor Community Centre, Cnr Errard Street South & Sebastopol Street, Ballarat

When

** held at Cooinda Centre, Learmonth Road, Wendouree

Fees

In addition to the attendance fee any extra costs for special activities to be met by you on the day.

How to Apply

If you are a resident of Ballarat and would like more information or to make a request for services contact:

Eileen Shuttleworth, Manager, Kohinoor Community Centre, Phone 03 5320 5683 or email: eileenshuttleworth@ballarat.vic.gov.au.