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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