54 Bickley Crescent, Manning, ph: 9313 1925

New Horizons Day Centre and Bickley Club provide services for people whoare aboriginal elders, frail aged, have a disability or have dementia, as wellas fortheir carers. The focus is on helping people living in South Perth and adjacent areas to remain living independently by providing some support.

How?
By providing a number of services and stimulating activities in a warm and friendly environment. Members receive support from the New Horizons and Bickley Club team of staff and volunteers.

Services provided:

• Transport to and from the centre
• A midday meal
• Respite for carers
• Outings
• Shopping Trips
• Information
• Personal Support
• Recreational activities
• Aboriginal Elders Program
• Carers Support Group

New Horizons Groups For Frail Aged People

Members attend the centre usually on one day a week and enjoy the company of others, take part in a wide range of activities of their choice, have a meal together, go on occasional outings and perhaps have a break from being at home on their own. Or their carer may have a break. Members or carers may ask for information and advice on matters such as other services.

Aboriginal Elders Group

The programme aims to give members the opportunity to socialize with other aboriginal elders as well as providing support and information. Members enjoy a variety of activities including craft, outings, visits to other aboriginal groups, shopping at our Op shop and low cost food shop.

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 friend, or independently.

The programme aims to provide the opportunity for people with a disability to join a small group and enjoy a range of entertainment and social activities out of their homes such as going to the movies, out for a meal, playing a sport or game, doing painting or pottery. Carers, the family members and friends who provide support at other times can have a break during this time.

Bickley Club

This 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 provides a secure, comfortable and home—like setting for the confused person with specially selected and trained staff and volunteers to provide care.

Attendance can be on a regular day each week or in some cases several days, depending on need and availability. Occasional days are also available.  Attendance for these can be flexible within the above hours and depend on availability.  The aim is to provide support to carers who may work, have medical appointments or other commitments.




Sensory Garden

51A Bickley Crescent is the location of Southcare's new day respite centre for aged people in the early stages of dementia.

A recent garden makeover by members of the Rotary Club of South Perth transformed the backyard into a sensory garden, where clients can 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.

A fair amount of spade work was needed, the President of the Rotary Club of South Perth, Mr Ross Sweeney thanked and congratulated members for their magnificent effort in effecting the transformation.

A combination of funds from the City of South Perth Community Funding program, Southcare and Rotary enabled $6500 to be spent on the project to create the sensory garden to be enjoyed by all clients and visitors.

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