Palvelut - Finnish Friendly Visiting Service / Melbournen Suomalainen Ystäväpalvelu

Services

Finnish Friendly Visiting offers services for the elderly Finns and their carers around Victoria.

Social support group

Social Support Group is an activity group held on Mondays at the Finnish Hall in Altona. Activities include:

Exercises for body and mind: chair based exercise, card games, puzzles, billiards, carpet bowls, etc.
Computer access and tuition
Good company and a light meal
On the first Monday of each month “Aivoriihi” or Brainstorming meets for a main meal, cheerful company, entertainment, information sessions on a variety of interesting topics and the occasional outing.
Regular trips around Victoria

Friendly visiting service

Finnish-speaking volunteers are available to provide companionship to isolated elderly people or people with disabilities who are living in their own homes.

Volunteers can also provide some assistance with transport and attendance at community activities, e.g. attending functions at the Finnish Hall.

Information & support

Information and Support in Finnish to access community and government services e.g. Local Government and community care services, Community Aged Care Packages, allied health, equipment, respite and carer support services, etc.

More information

If you are interested to find out more about the services provided, contact us today.