MWP CARE (previously known as MWP Community Aid) is a local not for profit organisation that was founded by Daphne Elsworthy, a Collaroy resident, 52 years ago and we are still going strong!
In 2019 our programs focus on assisting older people aged 65 years and older, we also assist younger people with a disability and their carers. We are funded by the Australian Government Dept. of Health through the Commonwealth Home Support Program (known as CHSP).
MWP Care Limited (Formerly MWP Community Aid) offers a range of services to support and assist eligible residents of Sydney’s Northern Beaches and North Shore, who cannot manage alone, to remain in their own home and be as independent as possible.
These services may be eligible for government subsidies. Call us on (02) 9913 3244 for a confidential discussion. Alternatively you may call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 to discuss your needs. To access our services (and all other CHSP provider services) you must be registered with My Aged Care – the portal for all things related to Aged Care Services
We provide services aimed at helping people to stay independently living in their own homes.
Our programs cover:
- Transport – to medical and social appointments
- Shopping – Escorted Shopping, Shop By List, Group Social Shopping
- Visiting – a volunteer visits a client in their own home for social support
- Individual Activities – visit a friend, the library, the beach, local garden, and nursery, go for a coffee & chat, attend community activities etc.
- Social Group Bus Outings – our mini bus and experienced staff coordinate a calendar of bus outings to interesting venues
- CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) social groups/outings – Chinese, Italian, Korean , Filipino, Serbian
- Home Maintenance Modification Service – provided to individual home owners at reasonable cost. Services provided by trusted tradespeople can include Plumbing, Carpentry, Handyman, Electrical, Modifications (ramps, rails etc.)
Visit our website for more at: www.mwpcommunityaid.com.au and on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mwpcarelimited
Our History
In 1966 a small group of people got together in Collaroy Plateau to provide support to their local neighbours. Volunteering their services to assist with transport, shopping and getting to appointments these people founded this service in 1967. Their ingenuity and foresight was the basis that has evolved into the services that Manly Warringah Pittwater Community Aid Service Inc. (MWPCAS) now provide to our local community as well as the Northern Sydney Metropolitan Region.
Registered as a Charity in 1984 a small amount of funding was provided by the government to assist with employment of a Coordinator.
In 1986 the Home and Community Care Program (HACC) was commenced by the Federal and State and Territory Governments. MWPCAS received additional funding and the Neighbour Aid Program was ratified. Also in 1986 the service became an Incorporated Body.
Having an Incorporated Body allowed the service to attract additional programs and in 1987 the Home Maintenance and Modification Service commenced. The organisation continued to grow and worked with other services to assist people to stay living in their own homes and continue to be active members of their local community.
Services We Offer
Our services encourage independence, choice and an improved lifestyle. Neighbour Aid Social Services provides support and assistance with transport for outings and our Building Services team offers a wide range of home modifications and home maintenance.
Social Support
Staff and volunteers of the Neighbour Aid Social Support program provide the following services:
Shopping
Escorting and assisting with grocery and personal shopping.
Assisted shopping - everyone likes to pick their own apples out!
Accompanied Transport
A volunteer will accompany you to medical and/or social appointments or if you require additional assistance a staff person can accompany you.
Activities / Outings
We offer activities and outings including transport for individuals or small groups. Our social events calendar is updated each month offering a range of activities that can be booked in advance. Below are some examples of outings available:
- Visit a friend or relative
- Visit the library
- Go to the movies
- Wander through the local garden nursery
- Go on a coastal drive or to the beach
- Go to a coffee shop or for lunch
- Attend community groups or exercise programs
- Individual or small group outings
- Other activities as resources allow
CALENDAR OF BUS OUTINGS IN SEPTEMBER 2019
TUESDAY 3rd September 2019
MERRYLANDS RSL
SIGNATURES BUFFET
Merrylands RSL is well-known for its delicious Signatures Buffet. Let your tastebuds be tantalised with their many superb dishes and exquisite deserts.
COST $45.00 includes Transport, Buffet Lunch with Coffee/Tea & Deserts
WEDNESDAY 4th September 2019
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BROOKVALE TAFE TRAINING RESTAURANT
Tantalise your tastebuds with a superb 3-course lunch prepared by our future Restauranteurs and Caterers at the Brookvale Tafe Training Restaurant.
COST $60.00 Includes Transport, 3-Course Lunch, Wine, Beer, Soft Drink
Coffee & Tea
**IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS IS A PREPAID EVENT, THEREFORE, A CANCELLATION FEE OF $35 APPLIES
FRIDAY 6th September 2019I
Bon Bon Fine Chocolate Factory Tour
Explore behind the scenes of the Bon Bon Chocolate Factory and see where these delicious treats are made. Maybe sample a little of the merchandise for yourself.
This is a fabulous 30 minute tour and afterwards we can grab something yum for lunch at the café.
COST $35.00 Includes Transport & Factory Tour
Lunch will be your own cost
TUESDAY 10th September 2019
If you love Asian cuisine, Wenty Leagues has the brand new Red Panda Noodle eatery, with loads of delicious soups & laksas, meat and seafood rice & noodles dishes and plenty more.
Come and view this brand new section for yourself.
COST $30.00 Includes Transport, & Coffee/ Tea Only
Lunch will be your own cost
WEDNESDAY 11th September 2019
BROOKVALE TAFE TRAINING RESTAURANT
Tantalise your tastebuds with a superb 3-course lunch prepared by our future Restauranteurs and Caterers at the Brookvale Tafe Training Restaurant.
COST $60.00 Includes Transport, 3-Course Lunch, Wine, Beer, Soft Drink
Coffee & Tea
**IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS IS A PREPAID EVENT, THEREFORE, A CANCELLATION FEE OF $35 APPLIES
FRIDAY 13th September 2019
Bobbin Inn Café
Enjoy a morning drive through Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park to the picturesque Bobbin Head for brunch at the Bobbin Inn Café. This is a beautiful spot to visit in Spring.
COST $30.00 includes Transport, & Coffee/Tea
Cakes & Café Food are your own choice and cost
NB: Main Meals range from $16-$25
TUESDAY 17th September 2019
Sandstone Café
& Spring Nursery Expedition
Our first stop will be at the lovely Sandstone Café, Miramare Gardens to enjoy a morning coffee and muffin, before heading up the road to the Flower Power nursery and then back to the Hills Flower Market where we will also stop for lunch at Tastebuds Café. This is a great opportunity to get some flowers for your Spring Garden or Terrace.
COST $25.00 includes Transport Only
(All Food & Drinks Will Be Your Own Choice & Cost)
Coffee & Muffin $5 Special Available at Sandstone Cafe
WEDNESDAY 18th September 2019
Bon Bon Fine Chocolate Factory Tour
Explore behind the scenes of the Bon Bon Chocolate Factory and see where these delicious treats are made. Maybe sample a little of the merchandise for yourself.
This is a fabulous 30 minute tour and afterwards we can grab something yum for lunch at the café.
COST $35.00 Includes Transport & Factory Tour
Lunch will be your own cost
FRIDAY 20th September 2019
The Hills Diner at Castle Hill RSL Club has a delicious bistro menu to choose from along with a superb cake and coffee café, or gelato bar for after lunch if you fancy something sweet.
COST $25.00 Includes Transport Only
Lunch, Coffee & Sweets Will Be Your Own Choice & Cost
TUESDAY 24th September 2019
GREENFIELD
STATION BISTRO
COST $30.00 Includes Transport & Coffee or Tea
Lunch & Sweets Will Be Your Own Choice & Cost
WEDNESDAY 25th September 2019
DOWNTON ABBEY
Starring:
Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery
Adapted from the hit TV series Downton Abbey that tells the story of the Crawley Family a wealthy owner of a large estate in the English countryside in the early 20th Century.
Access: ONLY FOR COMPETENT STAIR CLIMBERS – NO WALKING FRAMES
COST $35.00 includes Transport, Movie, Coffee/Tea/Biscuits
& Cheese & Crackers Pack
FRIDAY 27th September 2019
Sandstone Café
& Spring Nursery Expedition
Our first stop will be at the lovely Sandstone Café, Miramare Gardens to enjoy a morning coffee and muffin, before heading up the road to the Flower Power nursery and then back to the Hills Flower Market where we will also stop for lunch at Tastebuds Café. This is a great opportunity to get some flowers for your Spring Garden or Terrace.
COST $25.00 includes Transport Only
(All Food & Drinks Will Be Your Own Choice & Cost)
Coffee & Muffin $5 Special Available at Sandstone Cafe
To make a booking or enquiry phone (02) 9913 3244.
Friday 'Coffee & Cake' at The Tramshed Cafe... we jumped on the Tram for a bit of fun!!
Christmas in July at Waterview!
Outing to the ABC Studios!
Multicultural Support
MWP Community Aid’s multicultural service provides culturally sensitive services to clients from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
Apart from providing services such as community access, shopping services, visiting, telephoning, individual and group outings to the multicultural communities on the Northern Beaches, we offer social support group meetings and outings for these specific communities.
Group Meetings
Serbian – 1st Wednesday of the month
Korean – 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month
Filipino – 3rd Wednesday of the month
Social Outings
Serbian, Korean and Filipino – Every second month
Chinese – 1st Thursday of the month
Italian – Fortnightly
If a client has a language barrier, we will try to match them up with a volunteer who speaks their language.
Harmony Day Celebrations this year: Food, Culture and most importantly Friendship... Filipino, Serbian and Korean Groups sharing good times!
Do you speak another language?
Have you thought about volunteering?
We would like to have you as our volunteer to assist the diverse multicultural communities on the Northern Beaches.
To find out more contact our Multicultural Co-ordinator or our Volunteer Co-ordinator. Phone (02) 9913 3244 or email na@mwpcommunityaid.com.au.
For information on our Multicultural Social Support program for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Clients (CALD) click here.
Home Maintenance Services
Plumbing – Deck Repairs – Steps or Paths – Smoke Alarms – Screen Doors – Windows
Do you have a leaking tap, a light that needs replacement or are having trouble walking up and down the steps?
If so, give us a phone call and we will arrange one of our friendly tradespeople to fix the problems for you.
MWP Community Aid Building Services team provide a wide range of services including:
- CARPENTRY – timber rails or fixing a shelf
- PLUMBING – anything from a washer to new tapware replacement
- ELECTRICAL – relocating light switches and power points or new appliances
- HANDYMAN – external handrails or fixing a screen door
We provide materials and labour and our services are available to anyone in Northern Sydney.
For quotes and bookings contact our Building Services team on (02) 9913 2133 and we will be happy to discuss your needs.
Home Modification Services
Home Access – External Ramps and Rails – Doorways and Steps – Door Wedges – Hand Held Showers – Wheelchair Access – Lever Taps – Bath Removal
MWP Building Services offer a wide range of home modifications. Making adaptations to suit your changing needs is a great way to help you stay comfortable and safe in your home.
We work with Occupational Therapists to provide services that will assist you around the home, for example:
- Building ramps to replace stairs
- Installing grab rails
- Changing bathroom or kitchen accessories
- Raising or lowering benches
- Providing chair or bed raises
The Process:
- An Occupational Therapy assessment and/or referral through My Aged Care is required.
- If successful you will be provided with a verbal or written quotation.
- The job will then be undertaken by licensed personnel under the supervision of MWP Building Services.
Major Modifications
Installation of Stair or Platform Lifts – Widen Doorways – Bathroom Upgrade – Building of Decks & Pergolas – Concreting – Tiling
Major Modifications can include structural changes:
- Lift installation
- Bathroom upgrade or renovation, e.g. replacing a bath with a hob-less shower, tiling, appliances
- Widening of doorways
- Level access ramps
- Timber building work such as decks
- Concrete paths
Fully Qualified – Fully Insured – Licensed Tradespeople – Police Checked
Please call Building Services directly on (02) 9913 2133 and we will be happy to discuss your needs.
Volunteering Opportunities
“To the world you may be one person but to one person you may be the world.”
– Bill Wilson
We offer a number of interesting volunteer opportunities to support the frail aged and younger people with disabilities, including accompanying them to social or medical appointments, taking them shopping or to social outings, calling or visiting them. Community Aid’s clients live in the Manly, Warringah and Pittwater local government areas.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Accompanied Transport – driving and accompanying the clients to medical and social appointments.
- Escorted shopping – driving and assisting with grocery and/or personal shopping on an individual basis or in a small group.
- Shopping by List – shopping on behalf of housebound clients.
- Visiting – a client in their own home to provide friendship and companionship.
- Telephoning – either a daily call to make sure a client is well or a regular weekly call for a friendly chat.
- Social Outings – driving or escorting clients on group or individual outings. Activities include visiting a friend or relative, visiting the library, going to the movies, wandering through the local garden nursery, going on a coastal drive, visiting a coffee shop or going to the beach.
- Social Shopping Service – a small group meets at a local shopping centre to shop and have morning or afternoon tea.
- Phone Room – this position is based in our office and involves taking requests from clients and matching them with volunteers.
If you speak another language:
- Language Specific- providing any of the above services for clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who have a language barrier. e.g. visiting a Spanish speaking client.
- Multicultural Social Support Groups – assist with social activities designed for specific cultural groups that meet once a month. eg. Korean or Serbian social support groups.
It doesn’t matter how much or how little time you have to give; there will be something for you. If you would like to dedicate anywhere from 20 minutes a week to three hours a fortnight, please contact us: (02) 9913 3244 or email na@mwpcommunityaid.com.au.
Volunteer Afternoon Tea- thank you to our great vols for everything they do for our clients
