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The Benefits of Our Supported Independent Living Services:

1. Choosing Your Westmeadows Home: Our mission is to assist you in finding the ideal shared accommodation in Westmeadows that suits your lifestyle. Whether you prefer a vibrant, community-focused setting or a more secluded, peaceful environment, we're here to help you find a place where you can thrive.

2. Fostering Self-Reliance in Westmeadows: In Westmeadows, our team is devoted to helping you develop essential life skills for independent living. We focus on practical tasks like budgeting and home maintenance, empowering you to live with confidence and autonomy.

3. Community Engagement in Westmeadows: We believe in the strength of community connections. Our services in Westmeadows facilitate involvement in local clubs, events, and activities, enhancing your social life and integration into the community.

4. Tailored Support in Westmeadows: Our Westmeadows team offers customised, 24/7 support, ensuring you have access to skilled, compassionate care whenever you need it, for a supportive living experience.

5. Pursuing Your Goals in Westmeadows: We're committed to helping you achieve your personal aspirations. Our services in Westmeadows are geared towards assisting you in setting and reaching your goals, be it in employment, hobbies, or independent living.

6. Assured Support for a Smooth Transition: Moving to a new living arrangement can be challenging. That's why our Westmeadows team is dedicated to providing ongoing support, ensuring a comfortable and reassuring transition to independent living.

Typical Services Provided by Our SIL Support Workers in Westmeadows:
 

• Personal care: hygiene assistance, dressing, medication reminders.
• Household upkeep: cleaning, laundry duties, meal preparation.
• Transport assistance: for appointments, shopping trips, and errands.
• Social and recreational involvement: participating in community events, exploring hobbies, and organising outings.
• Communication support: managing paperwork, emails, and correspondence.
• Financial management: advice on budgeting, handling banking, and bill payments.
• Health and lifestyle monitoring.
• Life skills coaching: cooking basics, cleaning, and personal grooming.

Caring Hearts in Westmeadows offers the perfect balance of independence and support. Get in touch with us to explore how we can assist you in leading a fulfilling and self-reliant life in Westmeadows.

Caring Hearts is thrilled to support people with disabilities living in Westmeadows, a vibrant suburb 22 kilometres north of Melbourne's CBD, nestled within the Hume City Council. We understand that thriving in any community takes equal access and local connections, and our team of Westmeadows-based support workers is here to help you explore all this welcoming neighbourhood has to offer.

This page is your guide to Westmeadows' accessible amenities, from parks and shops to medical services and leisure facilities, all waiting to be discovered. Let's dive in!

Accessible Local Amenities:

Shopping and Errands:
 

• Westmeadows Town Centre (395 Grand Parade): This bustling hub features supermarkets, clothing stores, pharmacies, banks, and cafes, all with wide aisles and wheelchair-accessible entrances.
• Westmeadows Central Shopping Centre (355-375 Hume Highway): A smaller centre with essential stores like a newsagent, bakery, butcher, and discount supermarket, all easily accessible by foot or car.

Parks and Leisure:
 

• Westmeadows Recreation Reserve (396 Grand Parade): This expansive park boasts sporting ovals, playgrounds, BBQ areas, and walking paths, all wheelchair-friendly and perfect for picnics or active outings.
• Westmeadows Community Garden (53 Grand Parade): Immerse yourself in nature at this community garden, offering accessible raised garden beds and opportunities to connect with fellow green thumbs.

Community Services and Support:
 

• Hume City Council Westmeadows Customer Service Centre (264-268 Hume Highway): This one-stop shop provides council services, disability support information, and accessible parking.
• Westmeadows Neighbourhood House (88 Grand Parade): This friendly hub offers social programs, disability support groups, and equipment loan services, with accessible entrances and wide hallways.

Education and Healthcare:
 

• Westmeadows Primary School (110 Grand Parade): This inclusive school welcomes students of all abilities and features accessible facilities and learning support programs.
• Westmeadows Medical Centre (207 Grand Parade): This bulk-billing clinic offers accessible GP consultations, pathology services, and allied health appointments.
• Northern Hospital Epping (564 Cooper Street, Epping): This major hospital is 4 kilometres away and offers a wide range of specialist services, with designated accessible parking and entrances.

Staying Active:
 

• Westmeadows Leisure Centre (333 Grand Parade): This modern facility boasts a heated swimming pool with pool lift, accessible gym equipment, and group fitness classes for all abilities.
• Westmeadows Tennis Club (55 Grand Parade): Enjoy a game of accessible tennis on the club's synthetic courts, with ramp access and designated parking.

Remember, Caring Hearts' Westmeadows team is your local connection! We'll help you navigate these amenities, discover hidden gems, and build meaningful connections within this friendly community. With our support, you can embrace all that Westmeadows has to offer and thrive in a place that celebrates inclusivity and belonging.

So, let's explore Westmeadows together and create a life filled with possibility!