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Tom Foster Community Care is jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments under the Home and Community Care Program, and by Marrickville Council.
Tom Foster Community Care provides services to older people, people with a disability and their carers who live in the Marrickville Local Government Area.
The services are provided to assist people to maintain their independence in the community and avoid premature entry to residential care.
- community support programs
- Information, Assessment and Referral
- Marrickville Social Support (Home Visiting) Service
- Seniors Social Groups
- Activity Programs and Classes
- Centre Hire
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History of the Tom Foster Community Centre
The Tom Foster Centre (then called the Tom Foster Welfare Centre) was officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Sydney. Alderman Harry Jensen on 11 March 1964. At that time Newtown was fully part of the City of Sydney.
It was named in honour of Tom Foster, who was an alderman of the City of Sydney Council and who had campaigned for a centre in Newtown. The name was chosen after direct representation from citizens of Newtown. The name was resolved by resolution of the Council in October 1963.
At the opening of the Centre Foster was quoted as saying that he had experienced loneliness and could well appreciate the loneliness suffered by many older people living alone.
Foster had worked for 18 years as an employee of the City of Sydney Council, resigning in 1956 to stand as an alderman for Newtown. He served until the City wards were split up in 1966. Part of Newtown was then incorporated into the Marrickville Municipality in 1968. Foster then stood as an alderman for the Enmore Ward of Marrickville Council. He was elected in 1968 and served until 1974. Tom Foster was Mayor of Marrickville from 1969 to 1971.
Food Service Program
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Home Delivered Meal Packs (Meals on Wheels) Service - also provided to people living in the Leichhardt Local Government Area.
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Take-Away Meals Packs
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Centre Based Meals Service
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Multi-cultural Meals Service
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Bulk Meals Service - sale of meals to other organisations
The Meals on Wheels Referral Form can be downloaded below.
Location
The Tom Foster Community Care services are provided from the Tom Foster Community Care Centre at 11-13 Darley Street, Newtown.
The Centre has an activities room, dining room, commercial kitchen, kitchenette, bathrooms and shaded outdoor area.The offices for staff are also located at the Centre and there is a commercial kitchen where meals are prepared.
Tom Foster Community Care also provides services to people in their home.
Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteers are needed to:
- deliver meals; and
- provide companionship and social support.
There are many frail older people, people with a disability and carers living in the Marrickville and Leichhardt Local Government Areas who need help to continue living independently in their own homes.
If you can give a few hours on a regular basis and want to make a difference in someone's life, please contact us by phone on (02) 9335 2153 or e-mail Tom Foster Administration.
As a volunteer you will receive ongoing training and support, and be reimbursed travel costs.
Contact
The staff of Tom Foster Community Care would be pleased to provide you with further information about any of the above services.The phone number is (02) 9335 2153 or e-mail Tom Foster Administration.
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