Eastern Sydney Home & Community Care (HACC) Forum
There are 80 HACC services in Eastern Sydney. They cover the Local Government Areas of Botany, City of Sydney, Randwick, Waverley and Woollahra. HACC services are provided by many different organisations that specialise in particular types of service, and have specialised knowledge, expertise and skills. Organisations that provide HACC services include community organisations, councils, government departments, charities, churches and some private operators.
There are very strong networks between HACC services in Eastern Sydney - some staff have worked along side one another for many years. These strong networks are important to ensure that co-ordinated and quality services are provided in our region. A local community-based approach to service provision helps tap into a supportive community to help frail aged people, and people with disablities and their carers feel valued and cared for.
The major network for HACC services is the monthly HACC Forum. The aim of the Forum is to:
- support the development and delivery of quality services to the HACC target group in response to identified needs
- facilitate effective information flow between all interested organisations
- provide a basis for joint advocacy on HACC related issues
- support the wellbeing and effective functioning of member agencies.
For further information about the HACC Forum including current initiatives and the Terms of Reference go to HACC Forum.
You can download a PDF copy of the Eastern Sydney HACC brochure or to request printed copies of the brochure contact the HACCDO.
HACC Development Officer (HACCDO)
The HACC Development Officer convenes the HACC Forum. This development worker supports and assists HACC services to provide quality services by:
- providing information and resources
- identifying training needs
- representing the views of the network to government departments and peak bodies
- helping services be responsive to the needs of people receiving a service
- support and advocating for services
- assisting services with planning and co-ordinating service delivery in the region.
In Eastern Sydney the HACC Development Officer is employed by the
Inner Sydney Regional Council for Social Development Inc. The HACCDO
collates news and information relevant to community care services and produces
a range of resources such as a regular newsletter and an orientation kit for
new workers. These resources are available for use by service providers by clicking
on the following links.
Notice board
Events, conferences, training, job and volunteering opportunities in Eastern
Sydney
News
News from Commowealth, State Governments and local services
HACC
Forum
Terms of reference and forum initiatives
Reports
Reports and research
Resources
Eastern Sydney service directories, meeting dates, HACC newsletters,
HACC brochure and training resources
A range of resources and good practice ideas are available from the HACCDO network
If you would like to share information relevant to the HACC target group or HACC services contact the Eastern Sydney HACC Development Officer by using the feedback link
Resources to assist people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
The Eastern Sydney Multicultural Access Project assists HACC services to provide support to people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities by providing resources and training. For more information phone 9344 8275. Visit the Eastern Sydney Multicultural Access Project website.
The "Eastern Sydney Consumer and Carer Handbook" provides information on the Home and Community Care services in 12 different languages. The handbook enables services providers to list the phone number of relevant services in Eastern Sydney for each client. The handbook is available from the Eastern Sydney Multicultural Access Project's website.
Contacting HACC Services in other regions of NSW
For information about HACC services in other regions contact the HACC Development Officer, located in most regions of NSW. A list of HACCDOs and their contact details is available from the HACCDO Network.
Other community care programs
For information about other community care programs click on the following
links
Aged Care Services - Carelink
Disability Services
Community Aged Care Packages
National
Respite for Carers
Veterans Home Care
