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Chats News

Where does Chats fit in the My Aged Care System? As the Royal Commission into aged care continues I thought we would look at where Chats fits in this system. Chats is mainly funded through the Federal government Community Home Support Program which is designed to assist older Australians who need entry level support to live independently in their own homes.

This entry level support is for individuals who are independent and whose needs do not require the specialist services provided by the Home Care Packages.

We are working towards ensuring that all participants have been referred to Chats through My Aged Care. If you are receiving services please note that

you have not automatically been referred to Chats. You may need to contact them and check that they have referred you to Chats; otherwise you may not be eligible to stay in the program. Currently, we have 35 long term participants that are not connected to Chats through My Aged Care. We recommend that you contact the office to check if you fall into this group.

As people’s needs change they may need more complex services which are available through Aged Care Packages. These packages might not cover Chats but they will cover other, more suitable programs and will better meet your needs. This package program is part of the Australian Government’s continuum of care for older Australians and is positioned between Residential aged care and the Commonwealth Home Support Program.

Under the Aged Care Act 1997, the Australian Government provides a subsidy to an approved provider of home care to coordinate a package of care services and case management to meet the individual needs of older Australians. Individuals are assessed by a professional assessor and each individual’s priority for care is determined.

We understand that the My Aged Care system is complex but if you are unsure and need advice you can call them on 1800 200 422 or COTA Tasmania on 6231 3265. Of course anyone in the office will also do their best to help you. On behalf of everyone on the team - thank you. ~ Andrew

The Chats Office Number: 6282 1555 For weekend and afterhours transport emergencies call 0447 893 081

(please note that this phone is only manned when an activity is running)

Chats Office: Level 5, Quay Building, 31 Cambridge Rd, Bellerive

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“Some day you will be old enough to start reading

fairy tales again.” ~C.S. Lewis~

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Chats Clubs Movie Monday: A selection of classic movies to be shown at the Lifeline Office and a cuppa When: Monday 3 June, 12:30 - 3:30pm

Chats is happy to provide this monthly activity, aimed at those of us that appreciate cinema to get together for a cuppa and enjoy the movie. This is perfect opportunity for those of you that prefer a shorter, more easy-going activity. Feel free to bring your own lunch or snacks if you want, tea & coffee only supplied.

What: Rebecca - this classic thriller is directed by Alfred Hitchcock and stars Lawrence Olivier and Joan Fontaine Cost: BYO lunch, $5 attendance fee and $5 transport co-contribution

Stand and Deliver: An informative opportunity to enjoy a cuppa and a different guest speakers every month. When: Tuesday 4 June, 10-12 Staying Connected - Michael Voumard has recently joined Lifeline having worked for more than 30 years in community services around Tasmania. He is coordinator of the Lifeline StandBy Support Service. StandBy offers support for individuals, families and communities impacted or bereaved through suicide. Michael’s personally and professionally interested in how we continue to lead a satisfying life as we age. Today, he’ll talk about the importance of us having strong social networks, feeling like we belong in the community we live in, staying as healthy as we can, being adaptable and feeling connected to something more than ourselves as an individual. Cost: $5 attendance fee and $5 transport co-contribution

Walkie Talkies: Bush Walking Group When: Friday 7 June, 9:30am-3:30pm

The aim of this group is to bring together people who have an interest in walking. Everyone will need to bring their own lunches and supplies in order to explore the many tracks around the city. This club is unfortunately not suitable for people with walkers or who have mobility issues. Where: Tangara Trail & Gorringes Beach Cost: BYO lunch, $5 attendance fee and $10 transport co-contribution

Pontville Fellowship: A Pleasant Catch-up at Pontville When: Wednesday 12 June, 11am-2pm Once a month, we take a trip to Pontville to attend a traditional Anglican Church service and share lunch with the friendly and welcoming people of the St Mark’s Church community. Lunch is a lovely home-cooked meal, and it’s a nice chance to visit Pontville and catch up with friends. Cost: Lunch $10 (to be paid to the venue), $5 attendance fee and $5 transport co-contribution

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Chats Clubs A Walk In the Park: an Easy Walking Group (formally known as the Wheelie Good Times) When: Monday 24 June, 9am-12:30pm A “walk in the park” means that something is pleasant and very easy to do. This is a gentle walking group and is suitable for everyone, including people who use walkers, canes or just need to ‘take it slowly’. We ensure that the group walks on sealed, flat pathways and that we walk at an easy pace for the entire group. After the walk, we’ll stop off for a refreshing cuppa to finish off the morning. Where: Cenotaph & Bridge of Remembrance Cost: Own purchases, $5 attendance fee and $5 transport co-contribution

Peanut Gallery: Art Appreciation Group When: Wednesday 26 June, 10am-3pm

The Peanut Gallery is a group for people interested in art. The aim is to visit many of the local galleries and museums. The quality of this activity is highly valued within the program, thanks to our knowledgeable host – Peter. Peter has worked as an independent curator for exhibitions at the National Gallery of Australia as well as many of the state and regional galleries around Australia. He enjoys exploring and discussing art with fellow enthusiasts.

Where: MONA Cost: Own purchases, $5 attendance fee and $5 transport co-contribution

Self Drivers Meet at the front entrance at 11am . Don’t forget your name badge.

Lunch Club: Catch up for Lunch and Laugh When: Friday 28 June, 11am-3pm Would you like to try a new lunch venue, however have no one to go with? Or do you have any suggestions to share with others. Please join like-minded people who love food and enjoy the experience of unearthing venues that they would normally not choose on their own. Where: Granada Tavern, Berriedale

Cost: Own purchases, $5 attendance fee and $5 transport co-contribution

Last Minute Invitation - Senior

Special at the Movies We have plans underway to organise a group to take advantage the

of the seniors special at Village Cinema on Tuesday 28 May. For further information please give the office a call.

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Activities are open to everyone, except some activities that are broken into regional

groups. You can book into activities that service your geographical region based on

where you live.

Northern Nomads: New Norfolk, Magra, Bridgewater, Brighton, Gagebrook, Old Beach,

etc.

Central Cruisers: Claremont, Chigwell, Berriedale, Glenorchy, Moonah, Newtown, West

Hobart, South Hobart, Mount Stuart, etc.

South & East Gallivants: Lindisfarne, Geilston Bay, Bellerive, Warrane, Risdon Vale, CBD,

Sandy Bay, Battery Point, Taroona, Kingston, Blackmans Bay, etc.

Kingston Mid-Week Market

Wednesday 5 June, 9am - 4pm Tasmania’s only mid-week produce market filled with fresh locally grown fruit, vegetables and all other manner of farm produce. Also delicious locally handmade food, meals to eat on the day or take home. Please join us for a visit to this market, a great way to fill a Wednesday. (Cost: Own purchases, $5 attendance fee and $5 transport co-contribution)

Pub Lunch

South & East Gallivants: Tuesday 11 June, (Snug Tavern) Northern Nomads: Wednesday 19 June, (Southern Lights, Kingston) Central Cruisers: Thursday 20 June, (Midway Point Tavern) 9am - 4pm Tastes in food may be constantly changing, but when it comes to pub grub, the classics and old favourites remain a constant. Serving consistent, reliable food is what we all look for and these pubs offer classic dishes that we all know and love – which is why we keep coming back for more! (Cost: Own purchases, $5 attendance fee and $5 transport co-

Private Maritime Museum

Thursday 6 June Tuesday 25 June 10am-1pm

Since first settlement, Tasmania has depended on the sea for its survival. Sailors, whalers and fishermen are all part of Tasmania's past. Enjoy a visit to ‘The Moorings’ a private Maritime Museum in Bellerive. This is a rare opportunity to see an extensive private maritime museum established and operated by a well-respected maritime authority in Hobart. The entry fee will cover the cost of admission and morning tea and must be paid to the venue.

(Cost: Own purchases, $10 entry, $5 attendance fee and $5 transport co-contribution)

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Buckland

Saturday 22 June, 9am-5pm Buckland is a tiny village on the Tasman Highway between Hobart and Orford which is known for its charming St John the Baptist Church and its mysterious East Window . The unique colonial hotel, The Buckland Inn which was built in 1841 and licensed in 1845 and the excellent Tasmanian Bush Garden with its rich displays of indigenous East Coast flora. (Cost: Own purchases, $5 attendance fee and $10 transport co-contribution)

Movie - State Cinema

Thursday 27 June, 9am - 2pm As our newsletter is one month ahead, we are unsure of what movie to go and watch, however it will be a morning session which usually starts between 10am - 11am. Some of the current choices are: Top End Wedding, POMS, All is True and The Aftermath to name a few. Sandra can buy cinema tickets for $15 to anyone who can pay by cash, otherwise entry is $16.50.

(Cost: Own purchases, Senior Ticket $16.50, $5 attendance fee and $5 transport co-contribution)

Morning Tea

Lifeline Shops

Friday 21 June, 9am - 12 Enjoy a relaxing catch up over a cuppa . Admire the ever changing view, while away a couple of relaxing hours in the surrounds of this lovely coffee shop at the Hurricanes Coffee Shop in Blundstone Arena. Cost $10 (Devonshire tea) $5 attendance fee and $5 transport co-contribution

Tuesday 18 June, 10am - 4pm Enjoy the thrill of not knowing what bargains/treasures you will pick up from the Lifeline stores that are dotted around Hobart & surrounding areas. Maybe pick up a new winters coat? Enjoy 50% off all prices at our Lifeline stores in Hobart, Kingston and Sorell Be quick as numbers are limited. (Cost: Own purchases, $5 attendance fee and $5 transport co-contribution)

Chatsters out and about ~ embracing life!

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Coffee Club It is with sadness and gratitude that we say goodbye to our Coffee Club at the “Bear Lady’s” home. Our host, Robyne, is packing up and moving to the north of the state for new adventures. We’d like to thank her for

everything she’s done for Chats and wish her the very best for the future. Good Bye and Good luck Robyne. XXX

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Under 65 Group - MONTH Activities If you would like to attend these activities but are not part of the Under 65 Group, we can waitlist you. The U65 participants have priority but we will call people on the wait-

list at the last minute to fill the seats if there are any spare.

U65 Dinner Ocean Child Inn Date: Wednesday 26 June Time: 4:30pm - 8:30pm Cost: Own purchases, $5 attendance fee $5 transport co-contribution Dinner at one of Australia's oldest pubs, Ocean

Child Inn has been a fixture in Hobart since

1844. The Ocean Child has a cool art deco

exterior and a nautical-themed interior that give

a sense of its heritage. Its bistro serves Moz-Oz

pub grub and, of course, the bar is well-

stocked.

U65 - Lunch Castle Hotel, Bothwell Date: Thursday 13 June Time: 9am - 4:30pm Cost: Own purchases, $5 attendance fee and $10 transport co-contribution The Castle Hotel is located in Bothwell, a classified historic town one hour’s drive North of Hobart, gateway to Central Highlands. It is a large Georgian style pub, continuously licensed since 1829, making it one of the oldest licensed hotels in Australia. You will find the atmosphere friendly with typical country hospitality.

Mad dogs and Hobartians go out in the

midwinter Derwent

I am a “Seenager” – a senior teenager

I have everything that I wanted as a

teenager, only 60 years later.

I don’t have to go to school or work.

I receive money every fortnight.

I don’t have a curfew.

I have somewhere to live that I call my own.

I have a driver’s license and a car.

I have ID that gets me into any pub or club

or bar that I want.

The people I hang around with are not scared

of getting pregnant!

...and I don’t have acne.

Life is Good!

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Although funding for Chats program has been provided by the Australian Government, the material contained here does not necessarily represent the views or policies of the

Australian Government. Visit the Department of Social Services website (www.dss.gov.au) for more information.

Chats also funded by the Crown, through Department of Health and Human Services.

June 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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12:30-3:30 Monday Movie

10-12 Stand & Deliver

9-4 Kingston Market

10-1 Maritime Museum

9:30-3:30 Walkie Talkies

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PUBLIC HOLIDAY Office Closed

9-4 Counter Meal (South & East Gallivants)

11-2 Pontville Fellowship

9 - 4:30 U65 Castle Hotel, Bothwell

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Office Closed

10-4 Lifeline Shops 1-3 Packing & Stuffing

9-4 Counter Meal (Northern Nomads)

9-4 Counter Meal (Central Cruisers)

9-12 Morning Tea

9-5 Buckland

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9-12:30 A Walk in the Park

10-1 Maritime Museum

10-3 Peanut Gallery (MONA) 4:30 - 8:30 U65 Dinner

9 - 2 State Cinema (Movie to be advised)

11-3 Lunch Club (Granada Tavern)

IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE TENDER THE EXACT PAYMENT ON ACTIVITIES - Volunteers do not carry change with them.

Thank you.