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Community Care services  
Our Community Care programs provide relief in times of crisis, care to the frail and elderly, and commitment when others turn away.  
Carer Services
 Our range of Carer services helps people helping others.
Visitor Support Services
 Our Visitor Support services include programs that help new mums cope with the challenges of illness or multiple births, while the Community Visitors Scheme connects older people in residential care with a friend.
Telecross  
Telecross recruits and trains volunteers to provide a daily telephone call to people who live alone and are at risk of sudden health deterioration.  If the volunteers' call is not answered, a Red Cross staff member arranges for someone to visit the client's home and check on their well-being. The Home and Community Care program in WA provides funding to assist Red Cross in the operation of this service. 

Telecross; a daily phone call for elderly people living alone

Telecross: a call a day to check you're okay.

 
Telecross currently operates in Perth, Rockingham, Mandurah, Bunbury, Denmark, Geraldton, Mullewa, Narrogin and Kalgoorlie. 

Over 490 people who are frail aged or with disabilities and live independently receive a reassuring phone call from their Telecross volunteer at the same time each morning.

To find out more about Telecross telephone 08 9225 8888 or email us.

 		 
Hands on Care  
Hands on Care involves volunteers providing a relaxing hand and arm massage treatment, often followed by a manicure, to the frail aged, people with disabilities, and people facing long periods of hospitalisation.  The Service operates at residential aged care facilities, and it enables the recipient to enjoy the benefits of tactile contact and personal companionship.  The pampering and one-on-one attention also boosts the recipient's morale and self-esteem. 

To find out more about Hands on Care telephone 08 9225 8888 or email Red Cross Information.

 		 
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