Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for the Central Coast (click here)

Seniors

Asthma Australia
Organisation Name
Most of the time we take our breathing for granted. Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale. But for people with asthma, the simple act of breathing can be a difficult and terrifying experience. At Asthma Australia we help people to breathe so they can live freely.
How is this service delivered?
Phone, Online, You come to us
Australia Red Cross – Ulverstone Branch
We meet on the first Monday of each month at 1.30pm to discuss fundraising ideas and to offer fundraising ideas and to offer fellowship to members and guests.
How is this service delivered?
Phone, You come to us, We come to you
Australian Red Cross Telecross Service
A free daily morning welfare call to check you're okay between 8.00am – 9.00am 7 days per week. This services is provided by friendly volunteers
How is this service delivered?
Phone
Care Forward
Organisation Name
Providing health and home care, Care Forward is Tasmanian, locally-owned, operating State-wide, since 1999 -- specialising in services designed to support the independence of older Tasmanians and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities.
How is this service delivered?
We come to you
Central Coast Adult Day Centre
The Central Coast Adult Day Centre caters for older (65+), socially isolated people, as well as younger (18+) disabled adults. They provide group and individual lifestyle and leisure assessments and programs to maintain and enhance the quality of life for clients attending.
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Central Coast Community Health Centre
The Centre provides residents with access to various community specialist services.
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Central Coast Community Shed
The Central Coast Community Shed offers a safe and social place to come down, meet new people and make some good gear out of wood!
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Central Coast Film Society
Organisation Name
We are a community film society, providing monthly entertainment for locals.
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Central Coast Garden Club Inc
Garden club that meets once a month as well as trips and much more
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Community Care TASMANIA
Organisation Name
We are a local not-for-profit Tasmanian organisation fully and solely owned by its members and specialise in home care, helping you to stay living in the home you love.
Support and care are tailored to suit your needs, and give you peace of mind every day.
How is this service delivered?
We come to you
Community Transport Services Tasmania
CTST is a state-wide, community based, not-for-profit organisation that provides affordable door-to-door community transport for people aged over 65 years, or who have a condition preventing them from undertaking daily activities, such as a disability.

How is this service delivered?
We come to you
Community Visitors Scheme
Organisation Name
The Community Visitors Scheme aims to decrease social isolation in the community for older Tasmanians.
How is this service delivered?
Phone, You come to us
Connect Café
Organisation Name
The Connect Café helps people living with dementia, as well as carers, to make connections with each other and the broader community
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
COTA (Council on the Ageing) Tasmania – Aged Care Navigator
A free and friendly community service to help you navigate the aged care system
How is this service delivered?
Phone, Online, You come to us, We come to you
Country Women’s Association – Central Coast Branch
The Country Women's Association in Tasmania (Inc) is an iconic women's group which continues to improve the lives of women and children.
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Dementia Australia
Organisation Name
Dementia Australia (formerly Alzheimer's Australia) is a unified, national peak body supporting people of all ages living with all forms of dementia, their families and carers.
How is this service delivered?
Phone, Online, You come to us, We come to you
Dragonfly Counselling and Consulting
Individual and couples counselling. Need someone to help talk through your current issues/hurdles. Give us a call.
How is this service delivered?
Phone, Online, You come to us
Engender Equality
Organisation Name
Engender Equality offers trauma informed counselling and support to people who have been affected by Family Violence
How is this service delivered?
Phone, Online, You come to us
Hearing Australia
Organisation Name
Helping Australians rediscover the joy of sound for over 70 years
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Ladies Group – Central Coast Community Shed
The Central Coast Community Shed offers a safe and social place to come down, meet new people and make some good gear out of wood!
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Libraries Tasmania – Penguin Library
Offering lending items, access to online information, research/information services, free access to the internet and computers and a variety of programs, services and events for adults, children and young people enabling personal learning, growth and community connections.
How is this service delivered?
Phone, Online, You come to us
Meals on Wheels (Penguin)
Organisation Name
Delivery of meals and welfare check
How is this service delivered?
We come to you
Meals on Wheels (Ulverstone)
We coordinator, order and deliver meals to clients in the local community.
How is this service delivered?
We come to you
Men’s Shed Ulverstone
Organisation Name
The Ulverstone Men's Shed offers a safe and social place to come down, meet new people and make some good gear out of wood!
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Mersey Community Care Association Inc
Providing Services to allow Independent Inclusive Living.
Transport, Home Maintenance, Social Support, Domestic Assistance
How is this service delivered?
Phone, Online, You come to us, We come to you
Mindfulness Programs Australasia
MPA offers fully funded mindfulness courses, paid courses, and professional development.
How is this service delivered?
Phone, Online
Molenda Lodge Incorporated
Organisation Name
Molenda provides activities (farm, craft, horse therapy, hospitality etc), on a 17 acre heritage property 3km from Ulverstone on the Castra Road.
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
North & North West Sexual Assault Support Service TA Laurel House
Laurel House provides face-to-face counselling to adults and children affected by sexual assault across Northern Tasmania. We also provide a 24/7 crisis response service which can assist you with an immediate crisis as a result of a recent, or historical assault, hospital attendance or speaking with police.
How is this service delivered?
Phone
North West Walking Club
Organisation Name
We offer day and overnight walks, and occasional cycle and kayak trips.
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Penguin History Group Inc.
Organisation Name
Collect and write the history of the town its people and the area.
How is this service delivered?
Phone, Online, You come to us
Penguin Men’s Shed
Organisation Name
The Penguin Men's Shed is all about supporting men's health & well-being by providing men with a social and productive environment that enables them to improve their physical & mental health
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Penguin Senior Citizens Club
For companionship - indoor bowls, social afternoon, occasional events and
activities.
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Probus Club of Central Coast
Friendship and fellowship club.
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Relationships Australia
Organisation Name
Relationships Australia Tasmania offers Counselling, Mediation, Family Dispute Resolution, Employee Assistance Program, Tasmanian Suicide Prevention Network, MENS Program (Men Engaging New Strategies), Redress Support Services, Children’s Contact Services. Most services are offered via ‘phone or video call (as well as Face-to-face).

Many of the services are free of charge.
How is this service delivered?
Phone, Online, You come to us
Rural Alive & Well INC
Organisation Name
Rural Alive & Well Inc. (RAW) is a Tasmanian not-for-profit organisation helping individuals, families and the community through mental health issues with a focus on reducing the prevalence of suicide in rural communities.
How is this service delivered?
Phone, You come to us, We come to you
Seeking Solace
Organisation Name
Holistic, personalised, and compassionate, non-medical end-of-life care.
How is this service delivered?
Phone, Online, We come to you
Tai Chi
Organisation Name
I am a Tai Chi practitioner providing classes
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
The ISLAND Project
The Island Study Linking Ageing and Neurodegenerative Disease (ISLAND) Project involves a range of studies that relate to understanding who is at most risk of dementia and how we can self-manage risk behaviours to build resilience to dementia and Tasmanians aged 50 years and over can join our research.
How is this service delivered?
Online
U3A Central Coast (Inc)
Organisation Name
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Ukulele Group (MUGS) – Many Ukuleles Gather Socially
MUGS are a community non-for-profit group who get together in Ulverstone weekly and sing popular songs as a social happening, but mainly for fun
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Ulverstone Coast Care
Organisation Name
Ulverstone Coastcare is a community group of people who have a common interest in caring for our coastline, planting, weeding and restoring the environment for the benefit of our community and native wildlife.
How is this service delivered?
Online
Ulverstone Library
Organisation Name
Offering lending items, access to online information, research/information services, free access to the internet and computers and a variety of programs, services and events enabling personal learning, growth and community connections.
How is this service delivered?
Phone, Online, You come to us
Ulverstone Physiotherapy
Organisation Name
Musculoskeletal & sports physiotherapy
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Ulverstone Senior Citizens Club
We have a range of activities providing social interaction.
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
Ulverstone Seniors’ Forum
Organisation Name
Meetings of our friendly group provide mental stimulation and social interaction.
How is this service delivered?
You come to us
VisAbility
Organisation Name
Losing your vision doesn’t mean loss of independence. At VisAbility we aim to support you in everyday life.
We offer therapy for adults and seniors who are blind or vision impaired, assistive technology, Guide Dogs services and therapy for children and youth.
How is this service delivered?
Phone, Online, You come to us, We come to you

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