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Australia's Biggest Morning Tea is a community event that raises vital funds to make a big difference for those impacted by cancer. DATE: Wednesday 25 May 2022PLACE: Pioneer VillageTIME: 10:00am$5 Donation which will be passed on to the Cancer Council ... read more

Our office will be closed on Monday 25th April and will re-open 8:30am Tuesday morning. ... read more

The team at Inverell Community Support would like to wish you a Happy Easter. May your Easter holiday be filled with joy, peace, and many Easter eggs. We will be closed: Good Friday 15th Easter Saturday 16th Easter Sunday 17th Easter Monday 18th All the best from Inverell Community Suppor ... read more

We held our Seniors Week Morning Tea at The Pioneer Village. The morning went well and everyone enjoyed themselves. We had over 60 seniors attend with Allan East providing the entertainment. Thanks to The Pioneer Village for allowing us to hold the morning there and to everyone who attended. ... read more

2018 HOLDEN CAPTIVA – Rego CR90ER 2018 HOLDEN CAPTIVA – Rego CR88ER Inverell Community Support invites persons interested in the purchase of any of the above listed vehicles. Application to Purchase documents, can be obtained from the Inverell Community Support Office by phoning t ... read more

Craft by our talented seniors from the Golden Club and the Butterfly Group, entered into the local Inverell Show. Ashford Day Centre client’s prize winning entries from the Ashford Show. ... read more

Our Inverell Community Access Bus service days has changed.  Our service is now running Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 9am – Noon.  Give us a call on 6722 5853 to book your trip.  Remember, we need 24hrs notice to guarantee your trip at the time you need it. ... read more

We are committed to the safely and well-being of all of our valued clients, staff and volunteers. As an essential service will continue to respond to the latest NSW Public Health Orders, and follow any directives from the government. All of our team, including our volunteers are vaccinated. We are ... read more

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This week is National Dementia Action Week.  Inverell Home Support Program supported this with our Walk for Dementia on Thursday.  A group of keen walkers enjoyed a beautiful stroll along the picturesque Macintyre River to raise funds for Dementia Australia.  Thank you to everyone who participa ... read more

IHSP joined in the recognition of R U OK Day. The team marked the day by taking time to reflect about the importance of checking in on each other over a cuppa and a cupcake. Volunteer, Andrew Woodhead was pretty keen on the cupcakes on offer. ... read more

The COVID-19 check-in card is a hard-copy (printed) card with a unique QR code that contains your registered contact details.   When you enter a COVID Safe business, a staff member scans your card and your visit to the premises is electronically recorded. If the business device is una ... read more

All of our social activities are currently suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions.  Community members still requiring assistance with transport to attend medical appointments or to go shopping for essentials items can phone the Inverell or Ashford Office to book a trip.  Inverell - (02) 6722 585 ... read more

Golden Club Inverell - cancelled this week Pallamallawa Social Bus trip cancelled today (Mon 28th) Ashford Day Centre cancelled for Tues 29th June. All visitors to the IHSP Offices and Day Centres in Inverell & Ashford must wear a mask. As directed by Transport for NSW, ... read more

Celebrating National Volunteers Week today, Inverell Home Support Program recognised all of their wonderful Volunteers with a luncheon at the RSM Auditorium.   Volunteers were awarded Certificates for 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of Service. Mayor, Paul Harmon and New England Sector Su ... read more

Today IHSP held our annual Biggest Morning Tea at the Pioneer Village.  Over 70 people joined us for a cuppa and a smorgasbord of delicious goodies.  We raised $705.00!  Thank you to everyone who helped organise the day, thank you to the Pioneer Village for a wonderful venue and thank you to all ... read more

Inverell Home Support Program will host its annual luncheon to celebrate National Volunteers Week next Thursday, May 27 at the RSM Club. Volunteers are an integral part of the Inverell Home Support Program's services, delivering 7600 hours of face to face services to residents of the Inverell and A ... read more

Inverell Home Support Program aims to assist people over 65, those with a disability and their carers, to live independently in the community for as long as practical.   We rely on volunteer workers to provide quality and reliable care for our clients.   We appreciate th ... read more

IHSP is providing Manual Handling training to our Volunteers and Staff. The training was organised through Vital Health with Phoebe being the trainer on the day. Everyone found it very beneficial and we’ll be running another session on the 18 May 2021. ... read more

To celebrate seniors week we have this special offer from the 20th April to the 23rd April 2021. ... read more

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Our Monday Lunch Bus travelled over to the Emmaville Tatts Hotel where they enjoyed a delicious meal and a quick look in the museum. If you would like to get involved please phone Robyn on 02 6722 5853 ... read more

Social Support Groups at Inverell Home Support Program. If you would like to get involved please phone Sandy on 02 6722 5888 Photos: - Thelma Doust and Ruby Watts enjoying Easter Craft - Willa Baines and Col Penberthy getting serious with the iPads! - Janet Stone enjoying her adult colouring in ... read more

Jan has been volunteering with us for the past 12 years and is now retiring. Her smiling face and jokes will be missed by all. ... read more

We have two long term volunteers retiring. Leonie Loy and Colleen Makim. Leonie Loy has been volunteering for Inverell Home Support for the past twenty years, she has been an honest, reliable hard working volunteer who has always made herself available in an emergency to fill in when needed on our ... read more

The NSW Government has launched Dine & Discover NSW to encourage the community to get out and about and support dining, arts and tourism businesses. NSW residents aged 18 and over can apply for 4 x $25 vouchers, worth $100 in total. 2 x $25 Dine NSW Vouchers to be used for dining in at rest ... read more

The regional seniors travel card provides eligible seniors living in regional, rural and remote areas of NSW with a $250 prepaid card to help ease the cost of travel. You can use the card at certain retailers to pay for pre-booked NSW Trainlink Regional trains and coaches, fuel and taxis.  You'l ... read more

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On Tuesday, the 3 November, the Men’s Lunch Bus enjoyed a trip over to Deepwater. They were served a delicious meal at the Longhorn Bar & Grill. If you would like to come along on our next trip, please give Robyn a call on 6722 5853 ... read more

Last week The Men’s Lunch bus (Group A) enjoyed a trip out to Copeton Dam and had a delicious lunch at the Kiosk. ... read more

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21-27 September 2020 A little support makes a lot of difference This week is Dementia Action Week across Australia.  The theme this year is focusing on ‘’A little support makes a lot of difference’’.  To help you understand more about Dementia, Inverell Home Support Program has put toge ... read more

Inverell Home Support Program is looking for a Services Manager. If you know of someone suitable for the role please refer them to www.seek.com.au where there is a full job description. ... read more

Inverell Home Support has now registered our COVID SAFE Plan.   Most activities have returned in a limited capacity following all Department of Health Guidelines. ... read more

Inverell Community Transport are very happy to have all our Volunteers back on board. Here’s a few of the Drivers that attended the Car Drivers meeting that was held on the 4.08.2020 ... read more

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Inverell Home Support Program is working towards re-opening Social Support Group Activities and Transport services from Monday, 6th July.  Of course, things will be a little different to before.  Programs will have limited numbers and social distancing rules will apply.  To maximise infection con ... read more

To help celebrate Mother’s Day this year, IHSP decided to hold a draw for all our wonderful Volunteer ladies. They all automatically received an entry in the draw to win a fabulous prize comprising of a handbag filled with goodies. Margaret Lenord picked out the winner who we’re happy to annou ... read more

To maximise the safety and health of our valued clients, Inverell Home Support Program will be temporarily ceasing all social activity services from Monday, 23rd March, 2020.  The following services will be affected:- Monday and Wednesday Lunch Buses The Men’s Social Outing Bus The Golden Cl ... read more

A new online form is available on the My Aged Care website that allows consumers or someone acting on their behalf to: register with My Aged Care apply for their first assessment online. The form can be completed in their own time as an alternative to calling the My Aged Care contact ce ... read more

Last buses for 2019 Monday Lunch Bus - 16th December 2019 Wednesday Lunch Bus - 11th December 2019 Combined Monday & Wednesday buses Christmas lunch On Monday 16th at the Inverell East BowlingClub $20 for lunch, no bus fee. Shoppers Bus - 20th December 2019 Exercise Groups - Closes Wednesd ... read more

Our Men’s Bus enjoyed a delicious Christmas lunch at Freckles today ... read more

IHSP is going Pink in October to show our support for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Today Sandy, Wendy and their wonderful volunteers turned the activities room pink for a day full of fun and laughter with the  Butterfly Club. ... read more

Inverell residents are being urged to consider how discrimination impacts local people living with dementia.Dementia Action Week will begin on Monday, September 16 focused heavily this year around the theme 'dementia doesn't discriminate'.Inverell Home Support Program Dementia and Carer Support coor ... read more

Dust storms may have adverse effects on your health and is especially harmful for people who already have breathing-related difficulties. Inhaling small or fine dust can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems. Common symptoms that you may experience during a dust storm include: ... read more

Dementia Action Week 2019 will explore discrimination and dementia. Dementia Australia is calling on all Australians to consider how discrimination impacts people living with dementia, their families and carers. Nobody chooses to have dementia but we can choose how we respond to the people in our li ... read more

Today we attended the Wellness Exploration Day held by New England Sector Support Team (NESST). It was a great turn out with over 50 people. NESST said it was the biggest crowd they had drawn in the region. Well done Inverell! The day was designed to discuss wellness. “What does wellness mean to ... read more

Recently there have been reports of scammers targeting Home Care Package recipients via phone. These scammers often start by offering a better Home Care Package and attempting to lure the client into making a payment of some description, including through the purchase of vouchers. In one reported ... read more

There is nothing more important than being in good health. The Community is invited to join Inverell Home Support Program and New England Sector Support Team for a WELLNESS EXPLORATION DAY as we talk about…. “What does wellness mean to you”? “How can we help to build wellness in the commu ... read more

Older Australians are valued members of our society. No older person should be subjected to any form of abuse, often referred to as 'elder abuse'. Elder abuse is "a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust whic ... read more

Date: Tuesday, 2 April 2019 - 10:00am to 12:30pm Address: Tamworth Community CentreDarling St., Tamworth The Recently Diagnosed with Dementia information session is an initiative of Dementia Australia Dementia Australia invites you to join a group information session to find out about the supp ... read more

Important reminder about caring for older people in warmer weather As you know, hotter summer weather means we need to be alert to the possibility of heatwaves. Older people are among those most at risk of heat-related illness. Due to normal age-related changes to the body, older people do not alw ... read more

New Session Commencing Sharpen your Memory and Learn New Things - Improve your Brain Fitness! When: Thursdays, for 10 weeks. Next session commences Thursday, 7th February. Time: 9.30am - 10.30am Where: Activities Room, 48 Oliver Street, Inverell Cost: FREE Participants must be over 65. See fl ... read more

Congratulations to all who were born in the 1930s, 40s, 50s, 60s and early 70s First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they carried us and lived in houses made of asbestos. They took aspirin, ate blue cheese, raw egg products, loads of bacon and processed meat, tuna ... read more

High temperatures are often experienced across Australia every summer and you must be alert to the possibility of heatwaves. Families and carers need to be particularly aware of the severe hazards associated with extreme heat events. Older people living in the community may suffer from heat stress a ... read more

Inverell Home Support Program celebrated Inverell carers this week with a special luncheon for 16 Carer Support Group members.  This year's theme was "I care". Inverell Home Support Program would like to acknowledge all of the wonderful carers in the community who provide countless hours of their ... read more

It was a delightful spring day for a stroll along the Macintyre, Walking for Dementia 2018. Sandy, Kim and Robyn led the colourful group of walkers who gathered to support our local Dementia Support Program. Thank you to our lovely band of supporters! ... read more

Volunteering as a Way of Life Why do you Volunteer? Because it’s fun, that’s why! Veteran volunteer Andrew Woodhead has forty years of volunteering behind him and no intention of stopping. ‘I believe my life has been great and you’ve got to give it back,’ Andrew says. He has volunteered ... read more

You Don’t Have to be There 24-7 Why Do You Volunteer? When Shirley Muggleton responded to an ad in the newspaper 7 years ago, she knew exactly what she was doing and why. She wanted to give back. Inverell Home Support Program recruited her as part of their volunteer crew and Shirley loves helpi ... read more

Today Inverell Home Support Program hosted The Biggest Morning Tea. Fantastic turn out with 51 people attending, raising a total of $417.00 for the Cancer Council. Huge thank you to Sandy Jeffrey for all her efforts in organising the event. She did a wonderful job. And thank you to everyone who mad ... read more

During our Volunteers luncheon recently we asked them what volunteering meant to them. I volunteer because... Volunteering is... My volunteering has... Please click the photos to view the responses. If you are interested in learning more about being part of our volunteers contact us.   ... read more

“You may not realise it, but you are real-life superheroes,” Robin Campbell told a room full of Inverell Home Support (formerly HACC) volunteers on Wednesday.  The service was thrilled to reward the group for their generosity with a free lunch at the RSM Club. “Without volunteers, ... read more

To celebrate National Volunteer Week 2018 we took our volunteers to lunch. It's a great time to thank all the amazing volunteers who give up their time to make our programs possible and enjoyable. If you are interested in learning more about being part of our volunteers contact us. ... read more

Caring for others, giving time, energy and enthusiasm is a job that may not appeal to everyone. But for Sandy Jeffrey, this is the place in which she excels. Sandy has been with Inverell Home Support Services for six years, providing tailored programs for Inverell seniors with Memory Loss. When San ... read more

Today over 200 people attended our Seniors Week Luncheon. A beautiful morning tea and a two course luncheon at the RSM Inverell with people from Ashford, Warialda, Tingha, Gilgai and Inverell. Entertainment included The Golden Singers, Poetry by Malcolm McLeod, Uklele players, Nick King Karate Dem ... read more

New Session Commencing Sharpen Your Memory and learn new things -Improve Your Brain Fitness! When: Thursdays, for 10 weeks. Time: 9.30am - 10.30am Where: Activities Room, 48 Oliver Street, Inverell Cost: FREE Participants must be over 65   ... read more

WHEN: Wednesday 11th April 2018 WHERE: INVERELL RSM CLUB, AUDITORIUM TIME: 10am—2.00pm COST: $10.00 per head. This includes morning tea, a 2 course meal and entertainment! Tickets are on sale at Inverell Home Support, 48 Oliver Street and must be purchased prior to 4th April, 2018 Fr ... read more

Dementia Australia Initiative Tamworth Workshop for those living with Dementia 11am - 1.30pm Tamworth Community Centre Free of charge See flyer for details: ... read more

A $30,000 grant has given the Inverell Home Support program a facelift.  The service now boasts a Queenslander-style courtyard. The recently completed upgrades include a new roof and windows to ensure moderate temperatures in all seasons, while blocking dust, dirt and noise from nearby roads.  ... read more

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 Volunteer's Christmas Party held on Tuesday, 12th December at the General Merchant. ... read more

Our ladies social butterfly group had a lovely time making tie-dye. If you would like to get involved. When: 1st & 3rd Wednesday Where: Activities Room, 48 Oliver Street Time: 10am - 2pm Cost: $10.00 (Morning tea, lunch and activities included) Learn new Crafts, listen to guest speakers, go ... read more

Inverell Home Support Program celebrated and thanked their carers during National Carers Week by taking them out to Blair Athol for lunch ... read more

Inverell Home Support Program would like to extend their appreciation to all of the wonderful carers in our community who provide countless hours of their time caring for others. There are over 2.7 million family and friend carers in Australia providing 36 million hours of care and support every we ... read more

We are proud to support R U OK? Day 14th September. Our staff will be wearing their yellow shirts today and tomorrow to show their support. We also have stickers on all our service cars and buses. Suicide is a very important issue within our community and all over the world. Ask the question. ... read more

Tuesday 12th of September 2017   Walk, push you pram or wheelchair, run, walk you dog! Get together with friends or a group to support Alzheimer's Australia. Water, fresh fruit and information on Dementia will be available. Where: Start at the suspension Bridge, walk to the tingha bridge and ba ... read more

Figures released by Alzheimer’s Australia show an estimated 1,400 people in the Northern Tablelands district are living with a diagnosis of dementia. But of course the number of people affected by the disease goes well beyond that figure to the family and friends close to those with the illness.� ... read more

Inverell Home Support Program is a participating organisation in next week’s RUOK? Day.  We will be decorating our  office in yellow, all of our transport cars will have the banners/stickers and staff will be wearing yellow as well.  ... read more

Back in June we had a day out 10 pin bowling. It was great fun and we had a good turn out. You can find out more about our upcoming activities on our Social Activities page or like our Facebook page. ... read more

45 people attended and raised $300 for the Cancer Council. ... read more

Painting with Margaret Lamrock at the Golden Club ... read more

To celebrate volunteers week we took all our volunteers to lunch.   ... read more

Developed specifically for carers, the new Carer Gateway will help carers access practical information and advice and connect with services in their local area. As the first step in delivering the Integrated Plan for Carer Support Services, Carer Gateway will make it easier for carers to find the s ... read more

You are invited to JOIN US AT Inverell Home Support Program for Australia’s BIGGEST MORNING TEA ! WHEN:          THURSDAY, 18th May, 2017 WHERE:         INVERELL HOME SUPPORT (BACK ROOM) 48 OLIVER STREET COST:             $5.00 (or a gold coin) Lucky Door Prizes, ... read more

Would you like to be able to think faster, have sharper focus and a better memory ? Improve your brain fitness by joining the Train Your Brain Program ! You would never expect your body to be in perfect shape if you didn’t exercise it, the same goes for your brain ! WHEN:  Classes run each Thu ... read more

We rely heavily on volunteers here at our organisation and currently we are in need of some more. If you or someone you know can help please contact our office on (02) 6722 5853 or call in at 48 Oliver Street Inverell for more information. ... read more

“You don’t know how much a person is going to change – one minute they can be as nice as pie, the next a complete and utter angry bastard you wish you could slap back into reality. But, it’s the nice as pie person you soon remember. And the one you realise has no control over his/her actions ... read more

We had morning tea at the Inverell Show and looked in the Pavilion. Some of our Golden Club clients put in some craft items and we had a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placing. ... read more

We are currently seeking new volunteer hostesses to assist on our bus trips with our clients. Anyone over 18 years of age welcome to apply, no experience required, full training provided. If you want to give back to the community, enjoy helping others and would like to be part of a happy, caring, f ... read more

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A $30,000 windfall will help an Inverell service agency upgrade its building assets to offer more all-weather access for clients. The Inverell Home and Community Care service will move out into an old exposed courtyard space after receiving state government grant to fund the rebuild. The refurbi ... read more

Bob from Inverell Lawncare is one of our registered contractors that can assist with your lawn. Part of the payment for Bob's services can be covered by our Home Assistance vouchers. Read more on our Home Assistance Service page.   ... read more

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Here is Peter Steele working at a clients house. In this case the back entrance was rotten and unsafe. Peter is replacing it. Part of the payment for Peter's services were covered by our Home Assistance vouchers. Read more on our Home Assistance Service page. ... read more

This is some craft from the Golden Club that we did for Melbourne Cup. ... read more

National Carers Week is on October 16-22 We recently had a Carers outing, see the photos below. ... read more

Today was a perfect day as Inverell Home Support Program held their “Walk for Dementia” event. Around 50 people joined us as we walked from the Suspension Bridge to the Tingha Bridge and back!  Donations have totalled $311.00! These proceeds will go to Alzheimer’s Australia to assist people ... read more

October 16-22 is National Carers Week. Inverell Home Support Program would like to extend their appreciation to all of thewonderful carers in our community who provide countless hours of their time caring forothers. There are over 2.8 million family and friend carers in Australia providing 36 mill ... read more

Getting around is hard enough for older and disadvantaged people in closely-settled areas, but what about the plight of those in rural and remote areas?  That’s the question being asked by Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall. Mr Marshall is heading a parliamentary inquiry into transpor ... read more

This is (from left to right) Angela Timu, Transport Assistant, Margaret Lenord, Chairperson of Inverell Home Support Program and Kim Woodhead, Bookkeeper representing us at the Inverell Business Awards on Saturday night. ... read more

We had lots of fun at our Biggest Morning Tea, we raised $218.00! ... read more

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Here is another example of the services provided by Inverell Home Support. Here is volunteer Brian Tome taking Companion Program participant, Joan Mulcahy shopping ... read more

We attended the Seniors Week celebrations at the RSM club this week. Had a stall set up there and were happy to be able to display the services we provide along with other service providers in Inverell. Adam Marshall attended and officially opened the ceremony on Monday then on Wednesday there was a ... read more

On Wednesday 23rd March, 2016 Inverell Mens Shed visited the Phoenix Foundry in Uralla. The gentlemen said it was very interesting and they learnt alot. They then travelled to Armidale and visited the Armidale Mens Shed where they had a lovely lunch before returning to Inverell. This is the first tr ... read more

On Monday 21st March the Inverell Breast Cancer Support Group travelled to Tenterfield. They visited Henry Parks Museum and The White Cottage Gardens. A great time was had by all. ... read more

The 4th Tuesday of the month we hold a Craft Day at our centre in Oliver St. Today we were decorating some baskets for Easter. For more details please see our Social Activities Service. ... read more

Inverell Community Transport together with Symes Coaches is happy to work with the Inverell Breast Cancer Support Group to offer support for Social Bus outings. Inverell Community Transport is keen to keep people active in the community and we hope that we can continue offering our assista ... read more

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