Wednesday, 22 February 2012

About TransCare

Who We Are?

transcare staff Transcare Hunter Ltd is an organisation located in Scone, that provides assistance to people, residing in the Upper Hunter and Muswellbrook shire communities of Merriwa, Denman, Muswellbrook, Scone, Cassilis, Murrurundi as well as other surrounding villages.

We provide assistance to those who experience some difficulty with the daily tasks of living or who have limited or no means of transport.
We are jointly funded by the Federal and State governments and designed to offer a range of support services to older people, people with disabilities and their carers.
The coordination and delivery of these services aims to alleviate premature entry into residential care.
 
Why We Exist?

We provide services for the frail, aged and people with disabilities and their carers, economically and geographically transport disadvantaged (which means people who have limited or no means of transport).
We help people to stay independently and stay living at home longer.
 
Our clients have access to:

  • Community Transport (buses to Tamworth, Newcastle and all local areas).
  • Individual Transport (cars to medical and social appointments in Newcastle, Maitland, Singleton and Tamworth).
  • Neighbour Aid (includes social support, shopping, bill paying, companionship, odd jobs,  local medical transport).
  • Domestic Assistance (Vacuuming, bathroom cleaning, mopping, hanging washing and changing bed linen).
  • Telecare (Phone service to check on clients every day between 8.30 and 9.30 am).
  • Meals On Wheels every Thursday in the Scone area.
  • Transcare can organise an interpreter to assist with non english speaking clients.


Transcare can organise an advocate to act on your behalf when needed.

Office Hours

Monday to Thursday
8.00am to 4.30pm
Friday
8.00am to 3.30pm
Closed Public Holidays

Phone:
02 6545 3113
1800 453 113
Emergency No:
0429 453 113

News in Brief

Official opening of Barwick House
by The Hon George Souris
Friday 24th February 2012
At 11.00am 

Taxi travel at a half rate...read more

Do you need a wheelchair or scooter....read more

Are you looking for a present for your mum or dad, grandma or grandad...read more

TransCare Hunter Ltd held its AGM
on Wednesday 21st September 2011
where Paul Izzard was elected as its
chairman....read more

Sydney William and Percy Stephen
Barwick have both sadly passed
but the local brothers had one
dying wish...read more

TransCare is on the move...read more

Check our upcoming social events - booking essential....read more

Official opening of Barwick House
by The Hon George Souris
Friday 24th February 2012
At 11.00am