The Italian Day Centre in Hobart provides day centre services to people of Italian background who are frail aged, and younger people with a disability and their carers, to help them to continue to live comfortably in their own home. The services are available to those living in the Greater Hobart area.

The Day Centres' staff consists of Manager, Natalie Casten, Administrative Assistant, Outreach Worker, Day Centre Respite Assistants, Finance Officer and a number of Volunteers including the Management Committee of the Italian Australian Pensioners Association Inc.

The Day Centre Office Hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 2.30 pm and Centre is Open for Clients every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Coffee is available, and lunch is served in the adjoining Italian Club, on these days.

Our Italian Meals on Wheels service was launched in April 2006, this service provides the opportunity for anyone who qualifies for the Meals on Wheels service to enjoy Italian food, as an alternative to the menu choices available through the usual Meals on Wheels service.

Services Available:

• Traditional low cost Italian meals 3 days per week

• Encouragement in continuing to live independently

• Access to information both written and oral in Italian language

• Referral Services

• Advocacy

• Culturally appropriate activities and day trips

• Massage and Gentle exercise

• Companionship and friendship in a culturally supportive environment

• Support and assistance in day to day need Access to community and Government support services

• Day Centre Respite

• Volunteer visiting Roster

• Outreach Services - Home visits, assessments and referrals to other agencies

• Health Topics