Southern support

THE elderly and people with a disability in southern Casey now have more opportunity for social interaction with the opening of a new centre this month.
The Cranbourne Social Support Centre was officially opened on Friday 1 August to give those who access home and community care services the opportunity to participate in a variety of recreational, social and cultural activities closer to home.
Previously the council’s only social support venue was in Narre Warren, which meant that clients from the southern areas of the municipality had to travel to access centre based services.
City of Casey Mayor Geoff Ablett said at the opening that as the municipality grows so too does the demand on the social support services.
“Council has worked closely with the Department of Health to deliver additional services to the growing number of home and community care clients but the limited number of facilities has impacted council’s ability to meet the community’s needs,” he said.
“This building once met the needs of some of council’s youngest residents and has now been reinvented to deliver services to the older members of our community.
“The revitalised space will help to enhance client experiences and provides the opportunity for council to deliver a broader variety of programs between the two centres.”
For more information about the activities available at the Cranbourne Social Support Centre contact City of Casey Customer Service on 9705 5200.