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16 WEEKEND ADVOCATE, Saturday, August 24, 2013 www.westernadvocate.com.au
EVANS Community Options(ECO) is a Central West-based,not for profit organisation that
is governed by a voluntary boardmade up of skilled and experiencedmembers of the local community.
They provide a range of serviceswhich enable people to live inde-pendently at home and participatefully in their community to supporttheir aspirations, and enhance theirhealth and wellbeing.
Opening hours: 9am - 4.30pm,Monday to Friday.
WHAT DOES EVANS COMMU-NITY OPTIONS DO?
WE provide a range of servicesincluding: ■ information about what is outthere to help people■ links to what a person wants■ assistance to develop goals andwork towards achieving them■ support to access the community■ social outings for socially isolated
people■ support to discharge from hospitaland recover safely at home■ short-term breaks for carers■ short-term help for people withcancer ■ case management for LifetimeCare and Support participants.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?A CONTRIBUTION towards the
cost of the services will be negotiat-ed, however no-one will be refused aservice if they are unable to con-tribute.
REFERRALSANYONE can call, if they are
unable to help they will provideinformation on an alternative serv-ice. Further information may beobtained by contacting 6338 2300.
Fax: (02) 6332 5844 Email: [email protected] Give Evans Community Options a
call and someone will visit you totalk about your needs.
Helping people live an independent life
Carenne School enables students toachieve success, happiness and pride
Making your housea home, safe home
FIT AND HEALTHY: Daniel Mulligan gets a goodworkout.
HAPPY: Standing are Mitchell Casey, Jack Sadler, Jarrod Willott,Ben Carter and Zoe Gavin. Ben Rotherham is seated.
MODIFICATIONS: Bathurst Information and NeighbourhoodCentre can help modify your home.
THE Carenne Schoolmotto “QualityEducation Towards
Independence” promotesexcellence in teaching andlearning while recognisingthe need for students tomaintain dignity and inde-pendence.
Individual Education Plansare developed with inputfrom each student’s family orcarers.
There is a strong studentwelfare focus and a balancedacademic, functional andrecreational curriculumwhich allow students toachieve success, happinessand high self-esteem.
Communication, socialisa-tion and physical well-beingare promoted in a highly sup-
portive, happy and securelearning environment.
Students have access to awide range of extra-curricu-lar activities.
There is a strong feelingwithin the school communitythat the success achieved bystudents with additionalneeds can be best attained ina specialised setting likeCarenne.
The Bathurst communityprovides a solid support basefor the school, with individu-als, businesses and corpora-tions contributing.
Carenne School stronglyvalues student learning, aprofessional and caring staffand strong links with its fam-ilies and community.
BATHURST Informationand NeighbourhoodCentre (BINC) has been
providing a Home Modificationand Maintenance Service formore than 20 years.
The service assists frail olderpeople, and people with a dis-ability, to remain at home by pro-viding affordable home modifi-cations that make the homesafer and easier to manage dailytasks, helping people to maintainindependence.
The types of modificationsinclude adjusting bathrooms andtoilets by replacing a bath with ahobless shower, installing handrails and relocating hand basins.
The service can also providemodifications to kitchens, par-
ticularly the lowering of benchtops and creating wheel-in spaceunder sinks for people in wheel-chairs.
Access ramp installations areanother adjustment that helps tomake the home more accessible.
All modification are made tooccupational therapist specifica-tions that best meets individualrequirements and comply withAustralian Standards.
The friendly and experiencedstaff are specialists in home safe-ty and provide quality work thatcontinually attracts positive cus-tomer feedback.
Contact 6332 2106 for furtherinformation.
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Bathurst Home Modifi cation and Maintenance Service
Providing safe, affordable and accessible home modifi cations
and maintenance.
02) 6332 486602) 6332 2106
LIVING LIFE L VING IT!
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158 BROWNING STREETBATHURST 2795PH: 02 63311753FAX: 02 63323041
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Evans Community Options - Enabling you to stay at home & participate in your community
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We are a Central West based, not for profit organisation that is governed by a committed group of local community volunteers.
We provide a range of programs to enable people to live independently at home & participate fully in their community to ensure their ongoing health and wellbeing.
Do you or someone you care for need help to obtain and coordinate the services you require?
Call 6338 2300 to find out how we can help.
