๐Ÿ“‹ Alin โ€” Resources Aged Care, PALS & Services

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Upcoming Highlights
๐Ÿ†• New Aged Care Act from 1 November 2026
Major changes to Australia's aged care system taking effect November 2026.
New rights-based approach โ€” Charter of Aged Care Rights strengthened. Contact Seniors Rights Victoria 1300 368 821 for info.
seniorsonline.vic.gov.au โ†’
๐ŸŽฏ COTA Victoria โ€” Free Aged Care Navigation Service
One-hour phone consultations to help navigate aged care.
Free pilot program launched to address knowledge gaps after Act changes.
cotavic.org.au โ†’
Monash Council โ€” Social Inclusion Team

PALS & Age Well Enquiries

Email: agewell@monash.vic.gov.au
Phone: 03 9518 3555
Web: monash.vic.gov.au/PALS
Interpreter service available for non-English-speaking residents.
๐ŸŽฏ Age Well with Alin

Activities, classes, PALS events & social groups suitable for Alin (82yo, Jain vegetarian, Wheelers Hill/Glen Waverley).
โญ = Best fit  |  โœ… = Currently attending  |  ๐Ÿ“ž = Needs booking/call  |  โš ๏ธ = Tuesday (CAM conflict)

โœ… Currently Attending
โœ… CAM โ€” Chinese Association of Monash
WeeklySocial
Tuesdays 9amโ€“2:30pm ยท ~400 members, Chinese-language activities
47 Miller Cres, Mt Waverley
Michael Miao: 0406 506 098 ยท cam-club.com
โœ… AMEP โ€” Adult Migrant English Program (Swinburne)
Education
Student #106834917 ยท Term dates vary
Helpdesk: 1300 062 314 ยท Also see: Term Dates 2026
๐Ÿฅ‡ Top Picks โ€” Best Fit
โญ 80-Up Club
Weekly$5
Thursdays during school term, 1โ€“3pm
Mount Street Neighbourhood House, 6 Mount St, Glen Waverley
Mild exercise, craft, music, games, afternoon tea โ€” for 80s & 90s
Book: 03 9803 8706 ยท mountst@msnh.org.au
โญ CHH โ€” Joyful Seniors Group (้•ท่€…ๆญกๆจ‚ๆป™)
SocialFREE
Quarterly โ€” next likely Julโ€“Sep 2026
Centre for Holistic Health, Level 1/79 Mahoney's Rd, Forest Hill
Chinese-speaking seniors. Social activities, mindfulness, gentle exercise.
๐Ÿ“ž Call 8806 7532 in July to ask dates ยท 03 8806 7532 ยท chh.org.au
โญ CHH โ€” Ladies Cafe
SocialFREE
Safe, stress-free social platform for women. Runs periodically.
CHH, Level 1/79 Mahoney's Rd, Forest Hill
๐Ÿ“ž Call 8806 7532 for next date ยท 03 8806 7532
โญ Tzu Chi Foundation Melbourne ๆ…ˆๆฟŸ
VolunteerFREE
17 Ellingworth Parade, Box Hill (~12 min)
Taiwanese Buddhist charity. Promotes vegetarianism (perfect for Jain diet).
Community meals, volunteering, meditation, cultural events. Mandarin.
9897 1668 ยท tzuchi.org.au
๐Ÿ’ช Health & Wellness
Chair Yoga โ€” Mt Waverley
Health
PALS program ยท $150/6-week term ยท Safe for falls risk โ€” seated exercise
03 9518 3555
Tai Chi for Beginners โ€” Mt Waverley
Health
PALS program ยท $150/6-week term ยท Proven falls prevention for seniors
03 9518 3555
Da Yan Qigong โ€” Mulgrave
Health$3/session
35-37 Samson Rd, Mulgrave (~7 min โ€” closest!)
Gentle, meditative movement
03 9561 9260 ยท mulgravenh.org.au
Stretching Classes โ€” Mt Waverley
Health
PALS program ยท $135/6 weeks
03 9518 3555
Seniors Fitness Hub โ€” Mulgrave Reserve
HealthFREE
136 Garnett Rd, Wheelers Hill ยท Outdoor exercise equipment ยท 15+ locations across Monash
monash.vic.gov.au/get-active-monash โ†’
Falls Prevention Session โ€” Bolton Clarke
HealthFREE
PALS / Wheelers Hill Library
03 9518 3555
Diabetes Awareness Session
HealthFREE
Tue 14 Jul, 11amโ€“12pm ยท Mount Waverley Library
Book online โ†’ | 03 9518 3950
Healthy Bladder Info Session
HealthFREE
Mon 22 Jun, 11amโ€“12pm ยท Oakleigh Library
Book online โ†’ | 03 9518 3970
๐ŸŽจ Creative & Social
Winter Wonderland Social Support Event
Social$10
Thu 25 Jun, 10amโ€“12pm
Glen Waverley Bowls Club, 690 Waverley Rd
sev.org.au/rsvp โ†’ | 03 9590 5700
Learn to Bowl (Free 4-week program)
ActivityFREE
Thu 25 Junโ€“16 Jul, 1โ€“3pm
Glen Waverley Bowls Club, 690 Waverley Rd
Phone: 03 9561 3227
Sip and Play: Lunch & Board Games (Mahjong!)
SocialFREE
Notting Hill Neighbourhood House, 37 Westerfield Dr
Warm soup + bread, mahjong, rummy, Uno, cards
03 9561 0114 ยท carers@nottinghillnh.org.au
Calligraphy & Craft โ€” Mulgrave
Creative$10 come-and-try
Mulgrave Neighbourhood House, 35-37 Samson Rd
03 9561 9260
Painting Class โ€” Ashwood
Creative
PALS program ยท $15/session
03 9518 3555
Leisure Time Afternoon Tea โ€” The Hub
Social$5
Glen Waverley Uniting Church ยท First Monday of month
03 9518 3555
๐ŸšŒ Outings & Bus Trips
Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium
Outing
Wed 15 Jul / 29 Jul / Mon 20 Jul, 9amโ€“3:30pm
$42.75 (includes transport + entry)
Pick-up: Central Reserve GW or Carlson Reserve Clayton
Book trybooking โ†’ | 03 9518 3555
Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade
Outing
Mon 3 Aug / 17 Aug / Wed 12 Aug, 9amโ€“3:30pm
$12 transport + $23 tour (on the day)
โš ๏ธ Involves climbing numerous stairs
Book trybooking โ†’ | 03 9518 3555
๐Ÿ“š Learning, Info & Safety Sessions
Understanding Food Labels
NutritionFREE
Thu 6 Aug, 1:30โ€“2:30pm ยท Kerrie Rd Neighbourhood House, Glen Waverley
03 9887 6226
Healthy Diet & Food Habits for Seniors
NutritionFREE
PALS program ยท Mt Waverley Library
03 9518 3950
AI Workshop โ€” Mt Waverley
EducationFREE
PALS program โ€” learn about AI tools
03 9518 3555
Scambusters / Online Safety
EducationFREE
PALS program ยท Mt Waverley
03 9518 3555
Fire & Home Safety Session
SafetyFREE
Thu 25 Jun, 1:30โ€“4:30pm
Kerrie Rd Neighbourhood House, Glen Waverley
03 9887 6226
Crime Prevention & Personal Safety
SafetyFREE
Wed 19 Aug, 12โ€“1pm
Monash Men's Shed, Glen Waverley
03 9561 8557
Understanding Age Pension & Eligibility
FinanceFREE
Mon 10 Aug, 11amโ€“12:30pm ยท Wheelers Hill Library
Book online โ†’ | 03 9265 4877
๐Ÿ“ Drop-in (No Booking)
Age Well Team at Libraries
No booking needed
Tue 28 Jul โ€” Wheelers Hill Library, 9:30amโ€“12:30pm
Mon 22 Jun โ€” Oakleigh Library, 9:30amโ€“12:30pm
Mon 1 Jun โ€” Mount Waverley Library, 9:30amโ€“12:30pm
๐Ÿ  Nearby Neighbourhood Houses
๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Mulgrave NH โ€” 35-37 Samson Rd ยท $2-5 ยท 9561 9260 ยท ~7 min
๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Mount St NH โ€” 6 Mount St, GW ยท ~8 min
๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Clayton CC โ€” 1-3 Cook St ยท $3-8 ยท 9544 8987 ยท ~8 min
๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Kerrie Rd NH โ€” 36 Kincumber Dr, GW ยท 9887 6226
๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Notting Hill NH โ€” 37 Westerfield Dr ยท 9561 0114
๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Springvale Hub โ€” 1 Springvale Rd ยท Free ยท 8571 1666 ยท ~15 min
๐Ÿ“ž Key Chinese Senior Organisations
๐Ÿฉบ CHH โ€” Centre for Holistic Health, Forest Hill ยท 8806 7532 ยท chh.org.au โ€” FREE programs
๐Ÿฅ CCSSC โ€” Chinese Community Social Services, Box Hill ยท 9898 1965 ยท ccssc.org.au โ€” Aged care + support
โ˜ธ๏ธ Tzu Chi โ€” Box Hill ยท 9897 1668 ยท Vegetarian + volunteering
๐ŸŒ MIC โ€” Migrant Info Centre, Box Hill ยท 7049 1600 ยท miceastmelb.com.au โ€” Aged care navigation
๐ŸšŒ Community Transport
Monash Community Transport โ€” door-to-door service for seniors attending community programs.
Book separately through Monash Council. Subsidised for eligible residents.
Phone: 03 9518 3555

SEV Transport โ€” available for 80-Up Club. Mention when booking.
๐Ÿ“‹ Pending Actions (from Todoist)
๐Ÿ“ž CHH Joyful Seniors Group โ€” call 8806 7532 in July for next session dates
๐Ÿ“ž 80-Up Club โ€” call 9803 8706 to book / confirm Term 3 dates
๐Ÿ“ž Navigating Aged Care โ€” Thu 9 Jul, 10amโ€“12pm, Clayton CC
๐Ÿ“ž Aged Care Assessment โ€” Tue 28 Jul, 11amโ€“12:30pm, WH Library
๐Ÿ“ž Age Well Drop-in โ€” Tue 28 Jul, 9:30amโ€“12:30pm, WH Library
๐Ÿ“ž Knox Council eligibility โ€” community shopping bus, day outings
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Things to Do โ€” Cafes, Food & Outings
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Navigating Aged Care

Australia's aged care system is changing. A new Aged Care Act takes effect 1 November 2026, strengthening the Charter of Aged Care Rights. Below are the key services and resources relevant for Alin as a Monash resident aged 82.

Federal Government Portal

My Aged Care

The main entry point for all government-funded aged care services. Get an assessment, find providers, and manage care.
Phone: 1800 200 422
Web: myagedcare.gov.au
Local Support

Care Connect โ€” Aged Care Navigation

Free service helping older people navigate the aged care system. Presented at the PALS session alongside Monash Council.
Helps with: understanding care levels, finding providers, connecting to supports.
Web: careconnect.org.au
Culturally Diverse Support

Migrant Information Centre (MIC)

Based in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. Provides aged care information tailored to culturally diverse communities.
Web: mic.org.au
Monash Council also offers interpreter services โ€” call 03 9518 3555.
Your Rights

Seniors Rights Victoria (Elders Rights Victoria)

Free, confidential helpline for elder abuse, aged care rights, and education sessions.
Helpline: 1300 368 821 (Monโ€“Fri, 10amโ€“5pm)
Web: seniorsrights.org.au
Quality & Safety

Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission

Regulates aged care providers. Offers multilingual resources on the Charter of Aged Care Rights and service quality standards.
Web: agedcarequality.gov.au
New โ€” Free Navigation Service

COTA Victoria Aged Care Navigation

Pilot program offering free one-hour phone consultations to help navigate aged care, launched to address knowledge gaps after the Act changes.
Web: cotavic.org.au
Monash PALS โ€” Aged Care Sessions
Navigating Aged Care
Aged CareFREE
Thu 9 Jul, 10amโ€“12pm โ€” Clayton Community Centre
Tue 28 Jul, 11amโ€“12:30pm โ€” Wheelers Hill Library (Aged Care Assessment)
Book trybooking โ†’ | 03 9518 3555
Key Government Resources
๐Ÿ“‹ My Aged Care โ€” Federal portal
๐Ÿ” Aged Care Quality Commission โ€” Multilingual resources
๐Ÿ‘ต Seniors Online Victoria โ€” Victorian senior resources
๐Ÿ“… New Aged Care Act 1 Nov 2026 โ€” What's changing
๐Ÿ›๏ธ COTA Victoria โ€” Advocacy + free navigation service
Key Services & Helplines

Monash Council โ€” PALS / Age Well

PALS program bookings, social inclusion, interpreter service
๐Ÿ“ž 03 9518 3555
โœ‰๏ธ agewell@monash.vic.gov.au

Seniors Rights Victoria

Elder abuse helpline, aged care rights, education sessions
๐Ÿ“ž 1300 368 821
๐ŸŒ seniorsrights.org.au

My Aged Care

Federal aged care portal โ€” assessments, providers, funding
๐Ÿ“ž 1800 200 422
๐ŸŒ myagedcare.gov.au

Care Connect

Aged care navigation and support service
๐ŸŒ careconnect.org.au

Migrant Information Centre

Aged care info for culturally diverse communities
๐ŸŒ mic.org.au

COTA Victoria

Free aged care navigation service (pilot)
๐ŸŒ cotavic.org.au
Community Venues

CAM โ€” Chinese Australian Monthly

Community activities, Michael Miao
๐Ÿ“ž 0406 506 098

80-up Club

Mount Street Neighbourhood House, Glen Waverley
๐Ÿ“ž 03 9803 8706
Alin's Health Summary
Blood Pressure Monitoring

Omron HEM-7361T โ€” Target Range

Systolic: 124โ€“140 mmHg
Diastolic: 70โ€“82 mmHg
Pulse: 72โ€“86 bpm
IHB Alert: SYS <120 or DIA <60
โ†’ View BP Dashboard
Current Medications

Daily

Macardis (telmisartan) โ€” daily (switched from every-other-day 24 May 2026)

PRN (as needed)

Telfast 180mg
Polaramine 2mg
No Zyrtec.
Last Blood Test

30 May 2023

Mild anaemia, Vitamin D 18 (low).
Over 3 years ago โ€” may be due for a repeat test.
Health Conditions
Age 82. Jain vegetarian diet (no meat/fish/poultry, no allium/root veg, dairy OK, no alcohol).
Malaysian passport. Monash resident (Wheelers Hill/Glen Waverley).
Devices
Samsung phone โ€” Fitbit Inspire 3 (HR + SpO2 + temp)
Omron HEM-7361T โ€” blood pressure monitor with Bluetooth
๐Ÿ“„ Health Library
Clinical reviews, test results, medication notes & condition records โ€” all stored locally.
Clinical Reviews

BP Clinical Review โ€” June 2026

Claude Code analysis of 95 Omron readings (Jun 1โ€“Jul 2, 2026).
Full stats, crash/high tables, pulse trend, ESC classification, IHB patterns,
Macardis dose assessment & recommendations for Dr Chitra.
Clinical 134 lines
Clinical Reviews

Comprehensive Diagnosis โ€” Fable 5 (Jul 2026)

Claude Fable 5 full clinical diagnosis: blood test analysis, medication review,
BP instability diagnosis, nutritional deficiencies, kidney risk, falls assessment,
and prioritised recommendations for Dr Chitra.
Clinical Fable 5 7 sections
View raw markdown โ†’
Blood Tests

Blood Test โ€” 30 May 2023

Mild anaemia, Vitamin D 18 (low). Over 3 years old.
Overdue for repeat
Medications & Supplements

Allergy โ€” Elucรฉe Moisturiser (Jun 6, 2026)

Facial swelling (angioedema) from Elucรฉe Anti-Ageing Day Moisturiser SPF30.
Contains 4% AHAs โ€” likely trigger for elderly skin. Do not use again.
Allergy Avoid
Health Conditions

Leg Exercise Video

Prescribed leg exercises for mobility and circulation.
Exercise
Education

AMEP Course โ€” Term 2, 2026

Adult Migrant English Program at Swinburne. Student #106834917.
Education
Also: AMEP Term Dates 2026