Activus Transport Newsletter March / April 2020

Activus Newsletter March/April 2020 Edition The Start Of Something Big. A working committee was organised to help facilitate the initial requirements of the service. The establishment of a In 1979 transport options for the frail aged or people with a home base and organisational structure, albeit limited, meant disability within the Shire were deemed inadequate. Concerns that it was able to become operational immediately and was were raised at a community aid meeting held in August of provided to Shire residents on Tuesdays and Thursdays. that year and a plan was formulated for a combined meeting Since those humble beginnings, Community Transport has to be held with Disabilities Unlimited, Meals on Wheels, seen many changes and has gone from strength to strength. local hospital representatives and the Sutherland Shire Activus now has 22 vehicles, 80+ volunteers, 24 paid staff Information Service to talk about what could be done to assist and last will complete over 60,000 trips and travel enough residents with transport. With the help of the Rotary Club of kilometres to take you to the moon one and a half times! Caringbah in took less than 6 months to raise the necessary funds to buy a new modern Holden Station Wagon which was presented to Disabilities Unlimited signifying the start of a community transport service within Sutherland Shire.

March 2020 Time2Enjoy Calendar 02 EAST & WEST 03 EAST & WEST 04 EAST & WEST 05 EAST 06 EAST & WEST FRI MON TUE WED THU Bingo & Lunch at Variety Day Show Cabaret Show Senior Lunch at Flower Power, Dooley’s Lidcombe and Lunch at and Lunch at Kirribilli Club Prospect and Club Liverpool The Junior’s Cost $20.00 Lunch at Fox Hills Bingo: FREE Entry $2 includes main, Kingsford Golf Club Show $5.00 dessert and tea/ coffee 09 EAST & WEST EAST & WEST 11 EAST WEST 13 14EAST & WEST EAST & WEST MON 10 WED 12 FRI SAT Bingo & Lunch at TUE Free Guided Tour THU Lunatiques, Morning Tea at Dooley’s Lidcombe and Morning Tea Mascot and Lunch The Beach Kiosk, It’s Showtime at Senior Lunch at Bingo: FREE St George Leagues at Liverpool Kirribilli Club at Ramsgate Stanwell Park, Regional Museum Cost $20.00 RSL Club Scenic Drive Club, Kogarah includes main, and Lunch at Contact venue to and Lunch at Gerringong book and pay for Moorebank Hotel dessert and tea/ Bowling Club coffee your tickets Cost $10.00 16 EAST & WEST EAST & WEST 18 EAST & WEST WEST EAST & WEST MON PRE PAID EVENT 17 WED Morning Tea at 19 20 Concert at Lime Leaf Café and TUE Bingo and Lunch THU FRI Featherdale Wollongong Town Wildlife Park Hall St Patricks Day at Helensburgh Tradies EARLY START PICK UP BYO Lunch Celebrations and Bingo $3.00 a book or onsite at ‘Tom Burlinson— AND/OR Camden MacArthur Billabong Café Latin Serenity’ and Lunch at Evening Outing Tour and Lunch at Seniors $17.00 Gaden Cafe Camden Valley Inn Concession/ Lunch at the Cost $20.00 Movie Night at the SEC Builders Club ‘Knives Out’ Pensioner $20.50 Show & Bus $45.00 Adult $27.00 Drama/Thriller with an all star cast Tickets $8.00 23 EAST & WEST 24 EAST & WEST 25 EAST 26 EAST & WEST 27 EAST & WEST FRI MON TUE WED THU Bingo & Lunch at It’s Showtime at EARLY START PICK UP Seniors Show Lunch at Star Dooley’s Lidcombe St George Leagues and Lunch at Buffet, Camden MacArthur Ingleburn RSL Bingo: FREE Club, Kogarah Tour and Lunch at Show Free Club Marconi Contact venue to Camden Valley Inn book and pay for your tickets Cost $10.00 30 EAST & WEST 31 WEST MON TUE Bingo & Lunch at Free Guided Tour CALENDAR KEY Dooley’s Lidcombe and Morning Tea at Bingo: FREE Liverpool Regional Museum and Lunch at Moorebank Hotel Evening Pre-paid Event Early Start Walking Outing

Message from the GM become a new regular service. Come IMPORTANT DATES along and rate your experience. FOR MAR/APR 2020: Activus continues to go from strength Activus has seen continued growth in 8TH MARCH to strength with demand for our services which puts International Women’s Day the support of our an increasing strain on our capacity to wonderful customers, accommodate everyone. To make sure 17TH MARCH dedicated staff, Activus can service everyone and no one St Patricks Day volunteers and partners is left disappointed or unable to travel and our services please make sure you give us as much 21ST MARCH continue to improve notice as possible when cancelling or Harmony Day and grow from your feedback - which I changing your bookings. Last minute encourage you to keep supplying. The or on the day cancellations often mean 5TH APRIL Sutherland Shire has a lot of smaller other customers needing travel miss Daylight Savings Ends updated shopping centres with new cafes out. There is also a substantial financial and shops. We encourage you to let us cost to our organisation. Please note that 10TH APRIL know if you would be interested in going Activus does charge cancellation fees. Good Friday (Public Holiday) to these with a new regular shuttle service. Our collaboration with the Wellness 13TH APRIL Our annual survey is still available Champions continues to grow as Easter Monday (Public Holiday) in our cars and buses for those we advocate for better information customers that haven’t yet provided and access to aged care services. 25TH APRIL their feedback. For those that have, Our first event “How to Master the ANZAC Day I thank you for your contribution. Aged Care Maze’ expo was a sell- Activus will use this information to out. Go online and visit our website provide continuous improvement and for information on the other services new services in the coming year. available to you and upcoming events. This edition of the March/April Newsletter 2020 in shaping up to be a very busy includes the new calendar which provides and important year for Activus especially a variety of new and interesting outings. with the appointment of Associate Our weekend trips are proving popular Professor Peter Gonski, Director of with a scenic drive over the great ocean South Care at Sutherland Hospital as drive and lunch at Gerringong Bowling an Activus Ambassador. We thank Club and an outing to La Perouse and The him for his support and look forward Boatshed for lunch. Night time outings are to being part of improved community back so why not come along and enjoy integrated care and improving the a Movie at the Sutherland Entertainment wellbeing of our local community Centre with friends. You may just see me there on the 18th March watching ‘Knives If you have any questions or queries Out’ murder mystery which has had some please call on 8555 0000 and our great reviews. Marie has been very busy friendly customer service team look putting together such a variety of events forward to speaking with you. and we all look forward to seeing you come along. Look out for our first outing Yours, to South Village, Kirrawee which could Greg Stanger

April 2020 Time2Enjoy Calendar EAST & WEST EAST & WEST EAST & WEST CALENDAR KEY 01 02 03WED THU FRI Evening Outing Pre-paid Event Cabaret Show Narellan Town Lunch at The and Lunch at Centre shopping Fraternity Club, Walking Early Start The Junior’s and Lunch at the Fairy Meadow Kingsford Foodcourt Show $5 06 EAST & WEST 07 EAST & WEST 08 EAST & WEST 09 10EAST & WEST FRI MON TUE WED THU Bingo & Lunch at Variety Day Show Millers and Rivers Easter Party PUBLIC HOLIDAY Dooley’s Lidcombe and Lunch at Fashion Outlets, Festivities and NO OUTING Club Liverpool Revesby and Lunch TODAY Bingo: FREE at Panania Diggers Lunch at Entry $2 Gaden Café Lunch Specials from $10.00 13 EAST & WEST 15 EAST EAST & WEST 17 EAST & WEST 18 EAST & WEST MON 14 WED 16 FRI SAT PUBLIC TUE EARLY START THU PRE PAID EVENT EARLY START HOLIDAY PICK UP 3 Hr Bass and PICK UP NO OUTING It’s Showtime at Fun and relaxing Flinders Cruise. St George Damart Fashion, card and board Scenic Drive TODAY French’s Forest Morning tea, Main around La Perouse Leagues Club, Morning Tea and games at and Dessert and lunch at The Kogarah Lunch at venue Mortdale RSL Cruise & Bus $65.00 Boatshed Contact venue to and lunch book and pay for Gold coin donation your tickets Cost $10.00 20 EAST & WEST WEST 22 EAST & WEST 23 EAST & WEST 24 EAST & WEST FRI MON PRE PAID EVENT 21 WED THU Music in the TUE Fun and relaxing card and board Morning Concert at EARLY START PICK UP Morning Tea at Lime Black Pepper Damart Fashion, Leaf Café and Bingo games at Fashions, Wollongong Town Hall, French’s Forest Mortdale RSL Morning tea and and Lunch at Blacktown and ‘Salute to the lunch at venue Helensburgh Tradies and lunch Lunch at Quakers Bingo $3.00 a book Gold coin donation Inn, Quakers Hill ANZACS—Great Songs of the War Years’and Lunch at the Builders Show & Bus $45.00 27 EAST & WEST 28 EAST & WEST 29 EAST & WEST 30 EAST & WEST MON TUE WED Morning Tea and THU It’s Showtime at Shopping at South St George Leagues Village, Kirrawee Morning Showtime Club, Kogarah and Lunch at Bingo & Lunch at Contact venue to AND/OR St Johns Park Dooley’s Lidcombe book and pay for Bowling Club EVENING OUTING Bingo: FREE your tickets Show Cost $5.50 Cost $10.00 Movie Night at the SEC ‘Peanut Butter Falcon’ a Drama/Comedy Tickets $8.00

Information about Time2 Enjoy Outings MARCH APRIL IMPORTANT INFORMATION PRE PAID EVENT PRE PAID EVENTS Tom Burlinson ‘Latin Serenity’ Bass and Flinders 3Hr Lunch Cancellation Policy for Pre Paid Events 16th 17th For pre paid events, there will be no Wollongong Town Hall Cruise Cruise the scenic waters of refund for change of mind, cancellations A morning of beautiful music that the Georges River with Captain’s or non attendance on the day. features some of the greatest songs commentary whilst enjoying morning from Brazilian legends Antonio Carlos tea, main meal and dessert. Limited Individual Pick Up Times Jobim and Luiz Bonfa. Bookings end numbers, book early to avoid Please ensure that you are ready at least date 2nd March. disappointment. 15 minutes prior to your pick up time. Due to time constraints, we are unable Kirribilli Club Morning Concert ‘Salute to the to wait past scheduled pick up times. 5th and 12th ANZACS’ At Wollongong Town Hall Located in leafy Lavender Bay, come 20th Bus Fare along and enjoy lunch whilst taking in the This concert is dedicated to those brave Bus fare is only $20. This is additional to amazing Harbour Bridge and water views. men and women who gave of their lives any venue or meal costs unless stated in service for our country. Featuring the otherwise. Liverpool Museum songs of Dame Vera Lynn, The Andrew 11th and 31st Sisters, Bob Dylan, Normie Rowe and Club Entry Walking guided tour of Liverpool many more. Bookings end date 6th April. A valid ID, Pension or Concession Card Museum which houses a historical must be presented. collection that dates from early colonial Gaden Café—Easter Party times to the present day. 9th Lunch Options Don’t miss out on all the fun and At times a venue may have a set group Saturday Outing - Gerringong festivities. Themed specials, games and lunch menu and price. Please make 14th Morning tea at The Beach Kiosk lucky door prizes. Limited numbers. sure that you bring enough to cover any before continuing on your trip along lunch cost. Unless stated otherwise, the coastal route over the Sea Cliff Mortdale RSL—Card and Board Games lunch is at own cost. Bridge and onto lunch at Gerringong. 16th and 23rd Limited numbers, book early to avoid Come along and refresh your card and/ Guided Tours disappointment. or board game skills, or learn some new Walking tours can be from 1 to 1.5hrs in ones. If you’re competitive, it’s sure to be length. You must decide if an outing is Gaden Café—St Patricks Day a day of fun and laughs. suitable for you. Please wear appropriate 17th footwear and bring an umbrella and Come along and celebrate the Greenest SATURDAY OUTING—La Perouse jumper in case of inclement weather. day of the year with a delicious lunch, 18th trivia, games and prizes. Don’t forget to La Perouse was named after the French Saturday Outings wear something green. Limited numbers, navigator Jean-François de Galaup, As our office is closed on weekends book early to avoid disappointment. comte de Lapérouse who landed on the you will be given the phone number for northern shore of Botany Bay west of Bare your Transport Assistant & Bus Driver Movie Night—SEC ‘Knives Out’ Island in 1788. Enjoy a scenic drive around on the day to hold onto in case you are 18th La Perouse to view lovely beaches and separated from the group and need to Daniel Craig investigates the murder points of interest. Limited numbers, book contact them. of the patriarch of a quirky and early to avoid disappointment. dysfunctional family in Rian Johnson’s Companion Cards star-studded ensemble whodunnit. Movie Night—SEC A carer traveling with you must have a Bookings end date 9th March. ‘Peanut Butter Falcon’ current Companion Card to qualify for 29th free bus fare or full cost is payable. SCENIC TOUR — Camden A feel-good adventure-drama about 19th and 25th a young man with Down Syndrome General Information Another of Pete’s interesting scenic tours who runs away from his nursing home If you are unsure of where or what an taking in the Camden and MacArthur in North Carolina to chase his dream advertised venue offers, please ask area. Limited numbers, book early to of becoming a professional wrestler. when you make your booking or call the avoid disappointment. Bookings end date 20th April. office at any time to make enquiries. Activus Volunteers are priceless! Volunteers are the cornerstone of Activus. We salute As a volunteer you will have the opportunity to every single volunteer for the wonderful work they • Make a difference do and we rely heavily on their commitment and • Meet new people dedication. Without them, we simply could not meet • Gain new skills the needs of our community. We thank them for • Help others helping to enrich the lives of our customers. • Become a valued team member • Give back to the community We are always on the lookout for more volunteers, so if you think you’ve got what it takes – don’t hesitate to call us and speak to Kylie on 8555 0000.

Rockdale Weekly Services Plaza WEEKLY SHOPPING BUSES East Side of Princes Highway and Gymea Bay Road excluding Gymea Bay West Side of Princes Highway and Gymea Bay Road Southgate East Side of Princes Highway and Gymea Bay Road excluding Gymea Bay (Kurnell included on Thursdays only) MONDAY West Side of Princes Highway and Gymea Bay Road Including No Shopping Gymea Bay Bus Today TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Menai Market East & West East East West Place Rockdale Plaza Southgate Southgate Southgate Shopping Bus Shopping Bus Shopping Bus Shopping Bus WEEKLY GOSHUTTLE Picking up from: Miranda, Sylvania, Gymea, Kirrawee, Kareela, Jannali, Oyster Bay, Como, Bonnet Bay, Sutherland, Engadine, Heathcote & Loftus Dropping Off : 9:30am & 11:00am Returning : 11:05am & 1:05pm Drop off and pick ups are from out the front of Menai Market place Westfield East Side of Princes Highway West Side of Princes Miranda and Gymea Bay Road Highway and Gymea Bay Road MONDAY Dropping Off : 10:00am Dropping Off : 12:00pm Returning : 12:30pm Returning : 2.30pm Drop off and pick ups are from the Kingsway at “The Big Tree Entrance” Westfield Miranda TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Westfield No Shuttle No Shuttle Menai Market No Shuttle Miranda Today Today Place Shuttle Today Please note our Services do not include on board Transport Assistants Please call 8555 0000 to book your seat!

Sutherland Shire 5 Interesting Facts Services Directory About Older Adults Sutherland Shire Council has 1. Age doesn’t determine success. created a comprehensive The founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken, Harland directory of Senior Services David Sanders (a.k.a. Colonel Sanders), started available to you. It includes Kentucky Fried Chicken at the age of 65! everything from Nursing Services, Education, Carers information, 2. We lose a few bones along the way. Mens Sheds, Staying in your own We are born with 350 bones in our skeleton. home and Transport options Over the course of time and during our just to name a few. Its packed with really useful information aging process, our bones fuse together and we have plenty of free copies here at Activus. If you leaving us with 206 bones as adults. would like one – give us a call on 8555 0000 or email us at [email protected] and we can have one sent to 3. Creativity doesn’t diminish with age. you or provide one onboard when you next travel with us. Laura Ingalls Wilder didn’t publish Little House on the Prairie until 65. Millard Kaufman Staff Comings and Goings didn’t publish his first novel until 90! Since our last edition of the Activus Newsletter we have said 4. Seniors are living longer. goodbye to long time volunteer Colin Davidson who gave us over Due to advancements in health care and 20 years’ service as a driver – thanks Col you’re amazing We technology, people are living longer. By the welcomed 3 new volunteers Paul Szczepaniak, Lee Pasco and year 2040 the population of seniors over 85 is Sarah Long and a new member to our staff – Kelly Davies who expected to triple from 5.7 million to 14.1 million. joined our Customer Service department and who’s voice you will hear when booking your transport. 5. Learning can save your brain. In response to learning, senior citizens We welcomed our first ever Activus babies. Natalie had a can grow new neurons over time beautiful baby girl Hope Marie and Sam had a beautiful baby girl which can help fight off dementia. Lucy Evie! Both first time mums are doing really well and are over the moon about their gorgeous additions to their family. What our customers say about us My driver was “exceptional” and a “really lovely man”. The care, consideration and thoughtfulness for our wellness is outstanding. “It was the most fantastic show and thanks Activus for the opportunity for taking me out.” Customer called to say she and her husband got picked up by our new lady car driver and she was wonderful, well-groomed and very polite, loved the service. Customer had her arm in a brace – “Driver was very helpful getting me in and out of the car safely, he walked me down the ramp and made sure I was in the building safely. Upon return he did the same thing. My driver was lovely and attentive”. Berry Bus Tour – “Excellent Day! Enjoyed The Chance to Walk around the town our bus drivers Commentary & Knowledge of the local region was excellent and enjoyable. Hope for many more tours like this!”

WELLNESSYOUR SUTHERLAND SHIRE CHAMPIONS helping you live the life you love Secure your Satisfying and healthy Stay connected with independence, future meals delivered to friends, family and proof your home. your door, with a smile community with and a good old chat. transport that suits Working with HMS to make your your everyday needs. home safer and more accessible Sutherland Food Services has been providing meals Getting out and about is easy, is a simple process. We’ve in the Sutherland Shire for convenient and affordable for been assisting the residents of over 50 years assisting with Shire seniors and those with Sutherland Shire and St George independence health mobility issues. areas for over 30 years. and wellbeing. Travel in style in our premium Our services include: Over 60 choices, frozen or hot vehicles with our friendly drivers lunch meal deliveries including who will support you all the way Full bathroom modifications modified meals door to door with care. External and internal ramps We see our customers as and hand rails partners in their service Medical or personal appointments General Home Maintenance Personalised meal plans including plumbing Group outings, shopping and electrical Affordable pricing shuttles, leisure trips Occupational Therapy My Aged Care assistance Pet transit Assessments Easy online or phone ordering Easy and affordable Prescription and provision of Assistive Technology Volunteer with Us Call 8555 0000 equipment [email protected] Call 9540 7365 Call 9524 1100 [email protected] activustransport.org.au [email protected] sutherlandfoodservices.com.au activustransport homemods.org.au sutherlandfoodservices homemodificationsolutions