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The Benefits of Our Supported Independent Living Services:

1. Selecting Your Coolaroo Home: In Coolaroo, we're dedicated to finding you a shared living arrangement that perfectly aligns with your lifestyle and preferences. Whether you seek a dynamic, social setting or a calmer, more intimate environment, we're here to ensure you find a place that resonates with you.

2. Enhancing Confidence for Independent Living: Our Coolaroo team focuses on equipping you with essential life competencies, enabling you to handle everyday tasks with ease and assurance. From managing personal finances to maintaining your living space, our support is tailored to foster your independence and confidence.

3. Building Community Connections in Coolaroo: Community involvement is key to our SIL services. We provide avenues for you to engage in Coolaroo's vibrant social scene, be it through local clubs, community gatherings, or various neighbourhood activities, enhancing your social network and community engagement.

4. Customised Support Just for You: Our dedicated support team in Coolaroo is committed to catering to your individual needs. With our 24/7 assistance, you have access to a compassionate and skilled team, ready to provide the support you need, whenever you need it.

5. Achieving Your Aspirations in Coolaroo: We believe every person has unique goals and dreams. Our services in Coolaroo are designed to help you identify and pursue your personal objectives, whether they involve career progression, leisure activities, or leading a more independent lifestyle.

6. Round-the-Clock Support for Ease of Mind: We understand the challenges that come with transitioning to independent living. In Coolaroo, our team offers constant support, providing a safety net as you navigate your new lifestyle, ensuring comfort and peace of mind.

Typical Services Provided by Our SIL Support Workers in Coolaroo:
 

• Personal care: hygiene assistance, dressing aid, medication supervision.
• Home management: housekeeping, laundry services, meal planning and preparation.
• Transportation facilitation: medical visits, shopping excursions, various errands.
• Social and recreational facilitation: engaging in local events, pursuing hobbies, planning social outings.
• Support with communication tasks: managing correspondence, completing paperwork.
• Financial management guidance: creating budgets, handling banking activities, overseeing bill payments.
• Regular health and lifestyle assessments.
• Instruction in essential life skills: basic cooking, cleaning, and self-care routines.

With Caring Hearts in Coolaroo, embrace the freedom of independent living, backed by our supportive and personalised services. Contact us to discover how we can facilitate your journey to an independent, fulfilling life in Coolaroo.

Caring Hearts loves supporting the Coolaroo community, a vibrant and friendly suburb in Melbourne's northern reaches. Located just 18 kilometres from the CBD and nestled in Hume City Council, Coolaroo offers a relaxed lifestyle with a strong sense of community, perfect for building your independence and connections under the NDIS. Our dedicated team of local support workers lives right here in Coolaroo, ready to walk alongside you and help you discover all this amazing suburb has to offer. Let's dive in!

Accessible Local Amenities

Shopping and Services For People Living With Disability:
 

• Coles Supermarket (Cnr Boundary Rd & Parkmore Dr): This spacious supermarket boasts wide aisles, accessible parking, and helpful staff to assist with shopping.
• Coolaroo Central Shopping Centre (333 Parkmore Dr): From newsagencies and pharmacies to cafes and bakeries, Coolaroo Central provides a one-stop shop for everyday needs, all with level access and disability-friendly amenities.
• Hume Bank (245 Parkmore Dr): The friendly team at Hume Bank offers accessible banking services, including wheelchair-accessible counters and ATMs.

Parks and Leisure:
 

• Coolaroo Community Park (Cnr Boundary Rd & Parkmore Dr): This expansive park features picnic areas, BBQs, a playground, and even a dog park, all fully accessible with paved pathways and ramps.
• Coolaroo Library (257 Parkmore Dr): Borrow books, attend events, or simply relax in the library's accessible and welcoming space. Helpful staff are always on hand to assist.
• Craigieburn Leisure Centre (350 Craigieburn Rd): Take a dip in the accessible pool, work out in the gym, or join a fitness class at this inclusive leisure centre, just a short drive from Coolaroo.

Community and Support:
 

• Hume City Council Office (Cnr Boundary Rd & Hume Hwy): Find support and information on local services at the council office, with accessible parking and ramps available.
• Coolaroo Community Centre (239 Parkmore Dr): This vibrant centre offers a range of programs and activities for people of all abilities, with accessible facilities and friendly staff.
• Uniting Hume Uniting Church (534 Craigieburn Rd): This inclusive church welcomes people of all faiths and abilities, offering accessible services and support groups.

Healthcare and Wellbeing:
 

• Coolaroo Medical Centre (269 Parkmore Dr): This modern medical centre caters to all your healthcare needs, with accessible consultation rooms and helpful staff.
• Melton Health Urgent Care Centre (457 Melton Rd): This accessible urgent care centre is just a short drive away for non-emergency medical needs, offering extended hours and wheelchair-friendly facilities.
• Sunshine Hospital (444 Ballarat Rd): This major hospital provides a wide range of specialist services, with designated accessible parking and entrances.

Getting Around:

Coolaroo is well-connected by public transport, with numerous bus routes running through the suburb and connecting to Craigieburn Station for easy access to Melbourne. Metcard concessions are available for eligible NDIS participants.

And so much more!

From local cafes and restaurants to hairdressers and gyms, Coolaroo offers a wealth of accessible amenities and services to cater to your every need. With Caring Hearts by your side, you can explore all that Coolaroo has to offer and build a fulfilling life within this welcoming community. Remember, our local support workers are here to help you navigate your surroundings, access services, and connect with the people and activities that matter most to you. So, let's embrace the possibilities and make Coolaroo your thriving community hub!