CURRENT INITIATIVES

CURRENT INITIATIVES

This page last updated 02/07/2008

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	*Welfare Policy Statement*

WELFARE POLICY STATEMENT

The Key objectives in providing the Welfare function are to GIVE ADVICE

IF MEMBERS ARE IN HOSPITAL

a. To visit.

b. If requested, ascertain what medical assistance is being given.

c. If requested, contact next of kin and identify relatives friends and neighbours.

d. Provide list of names and telephone numbers of carers who may be able to

assist.

e. If blood is required arrange blood donors.

IF MEMBERS ARE AT HOME

a. If requested discuss their needs.

b. Identify relatives, friends and neighbours who can continue to give support.

c. If requested, to give names and telephone numbers of appropriate doctors

and specialists

d. Provide list of names and telephone numbers of carers who may be able to

assist.

WELFARE FUND - USE OF FUNDS

1. Provide expenses of unpaid helpers

2. Advertising

3. Assistance with costs of Medical Equipment that cannot be borrowed or hired,

If you have medical or caring training or experience and feel you could be of

assistance to other members in time of need please contact our Welfare Officer

Prue Lundie on :0392 822 2546.