The Burdekin Community Association Inc. (BCA) delivers a wide range of services for younger people with a disability, or condition that impacts their ability to live safely and independently, and their carers. A few of the great programs offered by our Home Care Service are briefly outlined below.
Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS)
QCSS provides support to people under 65 or under 50 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, who, with a small amount of help, can maintain or regain their independence, continue living safely in their home and actively participate in the community. Services include In-home Supports and Community Connection Support.
Burdekin Community Transport Program (BCT)
BCT provides community transport locally and to Townsville to access medical appointments, do the shopping, attend social activities and venues, visit others etc. Transport under BCT is available for people who experience transport disadvantage and are under 65 and unable to access or have limited access to other transport options including public or private transport. Unpaid carers can also travel in their role as a carer. Please note that Transport services are also provided to seniors under our other programs such as HCP, CHSP, NDIS.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
NDIS supports a better life for people with a significant and permanent disability and their families and carers. Services include assistance with daily personal activities (showering/bathing/medication monitoring etc), travel/transport arrangements, innovative community participation, life-development skills, household tasks, participating in the community, exercise physiology, personal training and psychological counselling.
Please contact the BCA Team to access services or obtain information on Ph 4783 3744, The Support Centre, 130 Queen St, Ayr, bca@bcaburdekin.org.au, www.burdekincommunityassociation.org.au
Contributed with thanks to Debra Cochran
Chief Executive Officer Burdekin Community Association Inc (BCA).
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