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Sunassist Volunteer Helpers Inc.

Towards independence

PO Box 1005, Mildura Vic 3502, 339 Deakin Ave, MILDURA. VIC. 3500.
 Tel: (03) 5023 1906  Fax: (03) 5021 2565
Email: ssunassi@bigpond.net.au (enquiries only)

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Community Transport (Assisted and Escorted)

Service Email: ssunassi@bigpond.net.au (enquiries only, not for referral)

An appointment is required to access this service

Eligibility
A personal must be frail aged or have a disability or be the carer of a consumer.
To be eligible for the use of a Sunassist service a person must first be registered with the service. It is important to ensure that priority is directed to persons within the target group most in need of a service. The purpose of assessment is to understand and be aware of a persons strengths and needs.

Indicative waiting time
We need to prioritise services to people who have a higher level of need, which at times may create a lower level of services for others.

Catchment(s) (Local Government Areas where this service is available)
Mildura (RC)

A donation is requested to support the sustainability of the service.

Target Group (HACC)
People who are frail aged, or people with disabilities or carers of consumers, who are without family or social support and unable to access private or public transport to meet their basic needs.

Overview
A service for people unable to use private or public transport to meet their basic needs, who require extra assistance, or may be wheelchair bound. Drivers are volunteers registered and trained who have a sincere interest in the welfare of people. Transport can be used for shopping, medical appointments or social outings.

Transport Service Times
The Sunassist transport service is available Monday to Friday from 8:15am to 5:00pm.

Bookings: 48 hours notice is required.

Area Serviced
Services are within a 55km radius of Mildura within the irrigation district and part of MRCC and the Millewa.

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last updated: Monday, 19 October 2009

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