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SBcare is the trading name of the South Burnett Senior Citizens Association Inc.
The association was founded in 1975 as a community organisation.
The association's objective is to promote and assist the welfare and good of the citizens in the South Burnett area.
We look to the needs of people living in the community, with an emphasis on older people and younger people with a disability.
What does the Association do?
- Provides and maintains the Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre, which enables a diverse range of leisure / recreational, community services for senior citizens and residents of the South Burnett.
- Provides a range of community care services to the frail, aged and younger people with a disability living in the South Burnett community.
- Provides accommodation for financially disadvantaged seniors and younger people with a disability.
Care Services
SBcare provide a range of care services which are aimed at helping carers care longer, helping people to stay at home longer, to help people maintain independence in the community and to help people maintain their quality of life.
- Are you faced with new situations, health problems or changes related to age or disability?
- Are you new to caring for someone with ongoing needs or are needs becoming greater?
- Navigating the possibilities of available help in the community can be daunting.
SBcare staff can help with the information that you need and / or refer you to the person or organisation best able to help.
Eligibility
These are suggested links to the relative community service sites for people to check their individual eligibility.
We have included printable hand outs in our brochures link on the left of the page.
- Department of Communities Disability Services
- Department of Health and Ageing - National Respite for Carers Program
- Queensland Government - Home and Community Care Program
HACC Program
The Home and Community Care Program aims to support frail, aged people and younger people with a disability who live in the community and their carers.
This support enables people to stay at home rather than go into residential care.
The needs of the carers are just as important as the needs of the one who needs care.
We provide the following HACC services:-
- Home maintenance
- Social support
- Day respite care - centre based
National Respite for Carers Program
NRCP aims to support people who care for another person on an on-going basis, as well as ensuring safe and meaningful activities for the recipient.
Centre Based Day Respite Care
Would you like to get out of the house and join in social activities, but find it difficult to do so because of a disability or just getting there?
Our Friendship Centres offer:
- Friendship, fun and support
- A warm and caring atmosphere
- Activities that you are interested in, such as cards, craft, board games and art.
- Entertainment and outings
- Good food.
Our Friendship Centres operate in:
Kingaroy - Lakeview
Nanango - Gateway
Blackbutt - Timbertowns
Whilst mixed age groups do meet in the our friendship centres, we provide special focus days.
- Arts and Craft
- Younger people with disabilities
- Lifestyle skilling
- Entertainment and trips
Social Support / Community Access
We can help you to 'keep in touch' and stay connected to the community.
Do you need help?
- To do the shopping
- To get to appointments
- To go to meetings or contacts
Do you need someone to just come to your home for a social visit, or to help write letters, Christmas or birthday cards or just to make sure that you are okay when you are not feeling well?
We can help you to do the things that you have always done and to support you at home.
In Home Respite
Our staff will care for the person in their home whilst the carer has 'time off'.
The carer can have a sleep, go shopping, attend meetings, appointments etc.
Our staff aim to give the carer support which allows 'time off', knowing that the one they care for is safe and happy.
Home Maintenance / Helping Hand
Our staff would like to see you stay in your own home, but sometimes that means that you might need a bit of 'manpower' to handle the routine maintenance around your home.
Our staff can give help with home maintenance such as:
- Mowing lawns (standard 1/4 acre block only)
- Rubbish removal
- Changing smoke alarm batteries
- Changing light bulbs and fluoro tubes
- Changing tap washers
We can also give you assistance with the installation of grab rails.
Our staff also provide free information about employing a tradesperson and obtaining other specialist help.
Carers Support
At SBcare we know that if you care for someone, it can become very demanding both physically and emotionally. Carers sometimes can become lonely and distressed.
SBcare services is designed to assist and support carers by 'Sharing the Caring'.
This is important when you need a break, so we encourage you to seek assistance before a crisis situation develops.
Carers can be assured that we will take good care of the one you love.
We aim to get to know them so that we can meet their needs.
Meals on Wheels
Kingaroy Meals on Wheels Home page
Meals on wheels Kingaroy have kitchen and preperation facilities in the rear of the Senior Citizens Centre in Kingaroy.
We are proud to support this vital service that assists the needs of the wider comunity.
Visit their web page (link above) or contact them on telephone (07) 4162-7302 for further information.
About Us
SBcare's Vision Statement
Through a service of excellence we strive to enhance the well being and encourage the independence of members of our local community regardless of age or ability.
SBcare's Mission Statement
To provide a range of community services to meet the changing needs of the people of the South Burnett.
Value Statement
We believe in:-
The right of the community to expect accountable and responsive programs to interface with our assets.
Our 2015 Board of Management
The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre
The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre - Lakeview Friendship Centre, has some form of activity every day of the week.
Situated at the corner of Kingaroy and Avoca Streets in Kingaroy.
Feel free to call in or contact us anytime to discuss your needs.
Historically, the South Burnett Senior Citizens Welfare Association Incorporated has managed the Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre, and it environs, since October 1975.
Under its Trading Name of SBcare, it also manages the service provision associated with Commonwealth HACC, Community Care and NRCP Day Respite Care Services, which are provided at the Lakeview Friendship Centre (Kingaroy), the Gateway Friendship Centre (Nanango) and the Timbertowns Friendship Centre (Blackbutt).
From its base at the Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre (Kingaroy), SBcare manages the:-
- Commonwealth HACC Aged Care Program which incorporates -
Day Respite Care Centre Based, Social Support Services, Meals on wheels and Home Maintenance Services - Community Care Services which incorporates -
Day Respite Care Centre Based, Social Support Services and Home Maintenance Services - National Respite for Carers Program which incorporates -
Day Respite Care Centre Based, Community Access, and In Home Respite Services - Disability Services which includes Individual packages and Residential Accommodation.
The Association is also the service provider for four (4) Home Units located in James Street Kingaroy.
Historically, the Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre has played an important social role in the lives of the District's Senior Citizens.
The Centre is also a venue for other social uses i.e. Weddings, Celebrations, Functions, Seminars and Meetings.
The Centre will continue to play a major role in the lifestyle of Citizens in the District.
The Association is aware of changing trends and leisure lifestyle needs of our residents, and management will strive to provide the strategic direction and assistance to provide a viable product consistent with community requirements.
Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club
We invite citizens 50 years and over to join the Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club to be active in our weekly activities and enjoy the friendship of other clubs when they visit us and we inturn visit them. Day trips to interesting places are also enjoyed.
The annual subscription is $5 and all enquiries are welcome.
- Wednesday 21st
Our Club visit Crows Nest to enjoy their hospitality. Cost $30 [includes Bus Fare and Lunch].. Bus departs 8AM. Payment is due by 14th March. Place your name on the list on the Notice Board in the Foyer. Payment can be handed in at the office at SB Care in an envelope with your name, state the event you wish to attend and the correct amount of money.
- Friday 16th
Our Club extends an invitation to the public to come enjoy a Musical Afternoon at the Hall at SB Care. Admission a gold coin. Time 1PM to 3PM followed by afternoon tea.
Artists for the afternoon are Ray Szylejko on Guitar and Vocals, Neil Sargent on Steel Guitar, Glenda Sargent on Ukulele and Laura Hobdell on Omnichord. Come bring a Friend you will not be disappointed.
- Thursday 12th
A bust trip to Toowoomba to the Empire Theatre to be entertained "Back to Tivoli". Cost $45 [includes Bus and Entry to the Show] Payment due by 26th March. Payment can be left at the office at SB Care in an envelope with your name, state the event you wish to attend and the correct amount of money. Place your name on the Notice Board in the Foyer.
- Friday 20th
Musical Afternoon - 1PM to 3PM. Artists - Harokevette Oakey Group. Our Club extends an invitation to the Public to come and listen to the group entertain on Button Accordions, Harmonicas and Vocals.
Admission is a gold coin donation. The afternoon concludes with and invitation to stay and enjoy afternoon tea. Why not bring a Friend you won't be disappointed.
Bus Trip to Mulanah Gardens at Inverlaw. Cost will be $30 which will cover the Lunch and Bus Fee. Merv will advise the date and time of departure after he has finalised the event with the proprietors at Mulanah Gardens.
Kingaroy Senior Citizen Club is hosting this years Seniors Week on the 16th August. More details to follow. PLEASE NOTE:- Our next Meeting will be on the 9th April due to our normal date being Easter Monday. The Meeting will be followed by a Barbecue.
- Personal Safety Strategies
- Safety in the Home
- Safety on the Internet and Telephone Scams.
- First Response phone 000, Police Link 13444
- Kingaroy Police Station Phone 4160 4900 Engraving of your property which makes stolen goods quickly identified and able to be returned to you is available to the public by firstly contacting the Kingaroy Police Station so a suitable time can be arranged.
MARCH 2018
APRIL 2018
Handy Information
Kingaroy Police were guests giving our Members an informative talk on keeping ourselves and our possessions safe in the current
environment our society finds itself in today's world.
Topic's discussed were:
Phone Numbers to be kept near your phone should you require help.
A booklet "Safer Living" which is a programme that provides practical personal safety advice that aims to maximise our safety and enhance our quality of life was handed out to Members.
Notes:
Monthly Meetings:- 1st Monday of every month at 10am.
Management Meetings:- 3rd Wednesday of every month at 9.30am.
We wish to invite people who love music, who can either sing or play an instrument, or are interested in performing skits, we would love to hear from you.
Contact Details
If you would like more details on the activities the club offers or any further information, please call the President, Mrs Noela Wittpoth Phone Number 0439 736 961.
Main User Groups
Groups who use the Centre on a regular basis are:
- Lakeview Friendship Centre.
- SBcare administration, headquarters.
- Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club.
- Kingaroy and Districts Meals on Wheels.
- Kingaroy Pensioners and Superannuants Group.
- Nanango - Kingaroy Social Dance Group.
- Tai Chi Group.
- Gideons.
Friendship Markets
New Market Site
Kingaroy Rotary Club in partnership with South Burnett Show Society.
- New Market Site - Cheers Triangle Corner of the Kingaroy Showgrounds on Haly Street Kingaroy.
- 3rd Saturday of every month: beginning October.
- Contact Neil Black for information M: 0408246815
Hall Hire - Apex Room
The main hall - Apex Room - and kitchen are available for hire on weekends (Saturday Sunday) for both community and commercial use.
All other times are available by negotiation.
For all enquiries please telephone 4162 7300
Brochures
Clicking on these links below will download the documents in PDF format.
- Home and Community Care (HACC) Program Information sheet
- National Respite for Carers Program (NRCP) Information sheet No5
- Helping Hand Home Maintenance
- Providing Support to Younger People with a Disability
- Support for Carers in the Kingaroy, Nanango and Blackbutt Districts
- SBcare - 'Sharing the Caring'
Newsletters
Clicking on these links below will download the documents in PDF format.
Our Friendship Centres
Lakeview - Kingaroy
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm
Cnr. Kingaroy and Avoca Streets Kingaroy
Gateway - Nanango
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm
55 Cairns Street Nanango
Timbertowns - Blackbutt
Monday and Wednesday 8.30am to 3.30pm
288 Bowman Road, Blackbutt
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