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Kent House and Hughes House (Home and Community Care (HACC) Community Centre)
Kent and Hughes Houses are a Community Centre sponsored by Armidale Dumaresq Council, with financial assistance from the Department of Ageing, Disability and Homecare.
The Centre provides programs, activities and information for the frail aged, people with disabilities and their carers.
A number of rooms are available for hire. These rooms are suitable for meetings, training sessions or private functions.
Contact: Chris Foord
Team Leader - Aged and Disability Services
141 Faulkner Street (opposite Central Park)
Armidale NSW 2350
2009 Access Award Nominations now open!
People with disabilities, their families/carers, or organisations working with people with disabilities are invited to nominate an eligible business or individual for the 2009 Access Award.
Nomination forms, including eligibility criteria, can be downloaded from the link at the bottom of this page. Nominations close Friday, 16th October 2009.
For further information, please contact Steve Austin, Recreation Access Officer, on 02 6770 3828, or email saustin@armidale.nsw.gov.au.
Programs and Services Operating from Kent and Hughes Houses
Care for Children with Disabilities
Respite Care for children aged 0-18 to give parents and other carers a break in the family home, with a host family or in any other appropriate venues.
Contact: Gail Smith
Phone: (02) 6771 2506
Email: careforkids@northnet.com.au
Armidale Dementia Day Respite Service
Wednesday Respite Program for people with Dementia at Hughes House. Support and advice for carers and other services.
Contact: Dementia Respite Coordinator - Sally Prowse
Phone: 6771 1491, Monday - Thursday (mornings only)
Recreation Access Project
Assists people with disabilities between the ages of 16 to 65 to integrate into community recreation and leisure activities. Advises the aged and people with disabilities of impending road and footpath works and associated road closures.
Contact: Recreation Access Project Officer - Steve Austin
Phone: 6772 2138, Monday to Friday
Email: saustin@armidale.nsw.gov.au
Comfort Foot Care Clinic and Podiatry
Provides foot care to the frail aged and people with disabilities.
Phone: (02) 6771 3254, Monday and Wednesday
or,
Podiatry service also available by appointment with the New England Area Health Services' Community Health Centre.
Phone: (02) 6776 4738, Podiatry on Thursday
Armidale Regional Volunteer Centre
The Centre assists people wishing to become actively involved in their local community. The Centre helps you find a rewarding volunteer position within the community service of your choice. Your gift of time will be used to assist others in our community.
Phone: (02) 6772 0297
Fax: (02) 6772 0643
TTY: (02) 6771 4897
Email: armvc@northnet.com.au
Other Activities and Meetings at Kent and Hughes Houses:
Square Dancing - Learn the basics in a relaxed and friendly atomosphere.
Contact Mrs Gwen Whittley, phone (02) 6771 1801
Carpet Bowls - Ladies enjoy gentle exercise and fellowship.
Contact Mrs Flo Tanner, phone 6771 1497
Special Olympics - Meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month in the Kent House Meeting Room.
Contact: Mrs Ruth Blanch, phone (02) 6772 5356
U3A* Life and the Universe - An opportunity for Seniors to delve into the complexities of our environment; 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesday of the month in blocks of 6-8 weeks.
Phone 6772 2752
U3A* Sing-a-Long - Melodies to carry Seniors down memory lane. Song canlift spirits and health.
Phone 6772 2752
U3A* Cards - Gathering of seniors who are interested in playing cards, specifically 500.
Phone 6772 2752
U3A* denotes University of the Third Age
Sahaja Yoga - To be advised.
Cake Decorators Guild - Ladies interested in the art of cake decorating meet to learn new techniques.
Contact Mrs Maureen Farell, phone (02) 6772 2600
New England Historical Group - This group investigates local history and meet 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Kent House Activities Room.
Contact Mr Ian Johnstone, phone 6772 1322
Carers Support Group - A chance for carers and those aware of the needs of carers to meet and support each other. The group often has a guest speaker to enlighten them on a particular topic. The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in the Hughes House Meeting Room.
Contact Ms Chris Foord, phone 6771 2504
Armidale Circle of the Royal Sydney Philatelic Club (Stamp Club) - Looks at stamps, their history and planning for their preservation. Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month in Hughes House Meeting Room.
Contact Mr A Wynter, phone 6772 6436
Armidale Community Services Auxiliary - On the 4th Thursday of the month, the Auxiliary provides concert entertainment for the Social Seniors, as well as people from Aged Care facilities.
Contact Mrs Pat McLean, phone 6772 4133
Contact details
Team Leader - Aged and Disability Services - Chris Foord
02 6770 3804 (ph)
cfoord@armidale.nsw.gov.au
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Download files 2009 Access Award Nomination Form (pdf 34 kb ) Armidale Dumaresq Access Working Group Information (pdf 206 kb ) |
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