Support & Advocacy
Supported Access Pilot Project (SAPP)
The Supported Access Pilot Project (SAPP) is a Department of Health (DOH) funded initiative to provide additional support to Home AND Community Care (HACC) eligible people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. The Spectrum MRC aims to target the CALD population in the northern region to access services, by assisting and supporting them navigate the services system.
Community Partners Program (CPP)
The program aims to work with both new and emerging communities and mainstream aged care providers to break down the barriers preventing smaller ethnic communities accessing aged care support services.
Main focus of the program is to providing information and support to increase the awareness of the specific cultural needs of smaller and underrepresented communities within mainstream aged care services.
| Who is eligible? | These are the communities currently eligible for CPP support
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| Which areas? | Geographical areas targeted are the Northern and Western Metropolitan Home and Community Care (HACC) Region of Melbourne. Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Hume, Whittlesea, Darebin, Banyule, Moreland, Nillumbik and Yarra. |
| Funding & Cost | This program is funded by the Department of Health and Ageing (DOHA) under the Community Partners Program. There is no cost involved for participants. |
Contact for more info
Shemiran Gevergizyan, Community Partners Program (CPP) Coordinator
Tel. (03) 9496 0246
Email shemirang@spectrumvic.org.au
Northern Federation of Ethnic Senior Citizens
The Northern Federation provides a stronger voice for Ethnic Senior Citizens Clubs in the Northern Region by providing support to people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities living in the north east .
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| Who is eligible | Ethnic senior citizens clubs that are in Local Government Areas (LGA) of Whittlesea, Darebin, Banyule and Yarra. |
| Funding & Costs |
The coordinator for this program is funded by the Home and Community Care (HACC) Program and the grant to run the sessions is provided by the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC). Annual membership cost per club is $10 |
Contact for more info
Nadereh Edwards, Federation Coordinator
Tel. (03) 9496 0271
Email: nadereh@spectrumvic.org.au
Assistance with Care and Housing for the Aged (ACHA)
The aim of the ACHA program is to support older people to secure or maintain housing and care in order to effectively live in the community of their choice. The program is not designed to meet ‘gaps’ in programs for other client groups/populations, including those whose primary need relates to physical or intellectual disability, brain injury or other health issues.
| Who is eligible | Frail, low income, older people who are:
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| Activities | Assistance and support with care and housing and link, where appropriate, to community care |
| Funding & Costs | This program is funded federally by the Department of Health. There is no cost involved for clients. |
Contact for more info
Nadereh Edwards, ACHA Worker
Tel. (03) 9496 0271
Email: naderehe@spectrumvic.org.au
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