Country to Coast Home Care

14/06/2026

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and it is a chance to raise awareness of the many types of abuse that older people experience.

We would like to highlight some of the great resources we have here in Australia, including Elder Abuse Action Australia who have a helpline you can call on 1800 353 374 and great information and resources on their website at https://eaaa.org.au.

For more information on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, please visit https://www.un.org/en/observances/elder-abuse-awareness-day.

Elder Abuse Action Australia is a national body formed to raise awareness of, and seek to eliminate, elder abuse.

03/06/2026

Free travel on trains, trams and buses in Victoria may have finished for the general public now that May is over... but travel for CARERS on Weekends is still free, STATEWIDE, and half-price Weekdays with your We Care Card (aka Victorian Carer Card).

If you support a person with a disability, public transport is free for you all the time, Statewide, with your Companion Card, when you accompany a person with disability.

But remember to carry your cards on you. 🪪

27/05/2026

"How can we sleep while our beds are burning?"

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

Reconciliation is about strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, for the benefit of all Australians.

And if you are in a choir - the Voices for Reconciliation 2026 song is the classic land rights anthem, Beds Are Burning by Midnight Oil.

For more information from Reconciliation Australia, visit their website https://www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/voices-for-reconciliation/

22/05/2026

We are proud to be nominated amongst some Australia's best for a national 'You are ACE' Award!

The Ageing Australia award and recognition program recognises excellence as it happens across aged care, retirement living and seniors housing.

The winners will be announced on Aged Care Employee Day, 7 August.

Check out this article on the Ageing Australia website
https://ageingaustralia.asn.au/ace-spotlight/country-to-coast-home-care-services/

21/05/2026

We could not have said it better ourselves... 🙌

“Home care is not a nice-to-have. It is fundamental to how Australians want to age. People want to remain in their homes, in their communities, close to family and friends.”

Read more in this article by Ageing Australia about our national award nomination. https://ageingaustralia.asn.au/ace-spotlight/country-to-coast-home-care-services/

21/05/2026

Is this Your Year To Volunteer? Check out the local Surf Coast and Geelong events on this week https://www.volunteeringvictoria.org.au/events/national-volunteer-week/

National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering, highlighting the important role of volunteers in our community.

More than just a celebration, National Volunteer Week 2026 is a call to action – make this Your Year to Volunteer and help create lasting, positive change.

Held on 18-24 May this year, the week celebrates the commitment of current volunteers and invites everyone to discover how giving their time and talents can spark joy, and a deep sense of purpose.

21/05/2026

This looks like a great free session on scams and online safety next Friday 29 May thanks to Surf Coast Shire Council. For more information, please see the below post on how to register and contact the organiser.

Join the Surf Coast Shire’s free community session on Investment Scams & Online Safety.

Learn how to identify scams, recognise suspicious emails and alerts, and better protect yourself online. The session will cover:
• How investment scams work
• How scammers pose as financial experts
• The difference between legitimate opportunities and fraud
• What to do if you receive suspicious communications

📍 SC Shire Building, 1 Merrijig Drive, Torquay
📅 Friday 29 May
🕙 10am – 11.30am
💲 Free

For bookings or enquiries contact Rose Salvo
📞 03 5261 0600
📧 [email protected]

21/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who has supported our merch sale fundraiser for Foodlink so far. -We are now SOLD OUT of tea towels and only have a handful of the pale blue shirts left.
👕💧However, we still have PLENTY of navy blue t-shirts and both sized bottles so please come grab yours!

💙 Looks good, and does good!

They also make great gifts...!

Prices:
Tees – $30 each
Bottles Small – $20 each, or Large – $30 each

🤟Where to buy:
Country to Coast Home Care Services
95 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea VIC
Open 9-5 Monday to Thursday, and 9-4 Friday.

More info:
Foodlink provides emergency food relief to residents in Anglesea and Aireys Inlet.
Foodlink receives no government funding. Their incredible work is made possible purely through the kindness and generosity of our community — and now you can help too by buying some merch!
All profits go directly to Foodlink to support local families.

When our community supports each other, everyone benefits!

25/04/2026

Recognising and remembering the service and sacrifice of our veterans and serving personnel today, on ANZAC Day.

12/04/2026

🌊Surf Coast representing at Marvel Stadium!🤙
Our very own General Manager, Kerri Caspall is speaking at the upcoming Invox Support at Home National Conference!

The Support at Home National Conference will bring together experts, providers and sector leaders to focus on what’s working, and what needs to change.

For more information and tickets, visit https://www.invox.com.au/invox-support-at-home-national-conference-2026