New Horizons Day Centre & Bickley Club

New Horizons Day Centre and Bickley Club provideservices for people who are aboriginal elders, frail aged, have a disability orhave dementia, as well as for their carers. The focus is on by providing some support to  people living in City of South Perth and adjacent areas so that they  can remain living independently.

How?
The team of  staff and volunteers who help in the  New Horizons day centre  and Bickley Club provide caring support  and stimulating activities in a safe  and friendly environment. 

Services provided include:

Transport to and from the centre

A midday meal

Respite for carers

Outings

Shopping Trips

Information

Personal Support

Recreational activities

Carer’s support

New Horizons Groups For Frail Aged People

Members usually attend the centre  oneday a week and enjoy the company of other visitors and the Southcare team. A variety of suitable optional  activities are available, including occasional outings in the Southcare bus and visits toMankara food store and the Opportunity shop.They enjoy a meal together and a break from being at home on their own. While they participate at New Horizons,  theircarers can get some respite knowing that their loved ones are in safe hands.  Information and advice on other services isalso readily available for Members and carers.  A support  group for male carers of clients with dementiais held bi-monthly.

*Thursday fortnightly outings can include social outings as far afield as Mandurah or to local restaurants, galleries etc.

Friday fortnightly outings take clients to local shopping areas such as pharmacy warehouses, clothing stores, garden centres, hardware stores etc.

New Horizons Groups For Younger People with a Disability 

This programme is designed for younger people with a disability living in the community, either with a supporting family member or carer or independently.

The programme aims to provide an opportunity for younger people with a disability to join a small group and enjoy a variety of entertainment and social activities out of their homes. This may include going to the movies, out for a meal, playing a sport or game, doing painting or pottery, allowing their carers, family members or friends who provide support at other times to have a break.

Bickley Club

The Bickley Club is situated in a house within the Southcare complex.   It allows Southcare to offer a  programme is especially for people who have dementia and aims to provide a very supportive environment for its members as well as providing respite and support for carers. Bickley Club offers a secure, comfortable and home-like setting with specially selected and trained staff and volunteers to care for the confused person.

One of the main  aims is to provide support for  carers who may work, have medical appointments or other occasional or regular commitments. Attendance hours can be flexible and members can visit on a regular day each week,  occasional days or in some cases several days a week depending on their need and availability of places at the club..

Sensory Garden

In March 2003 Members of the Rotary Club of South Perth ( now merged with Burswood Rotary Club)  transformed the backyard  of the Bickley Club house into a sensory garden. This allows  clients to experience the delights of nature through touch, smell, sight, sound and taste.There are bird-attracting plants, colourful borders, perfumed shrubs and plants, a water feature, wind chimes, a pergola and garden benches where clients can sit and enjoy the peace of the garden. A small lawn is just large enough to play a game of bocce.

Southcare Inc

54 Bickley Crescent, Manning,

Phone: 08 9313 1925

email: inge.d@southcare.org.au

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