Neighbour in Need program for The Bays

The Bays Community Group has started a Neighbour in Need program to provide assistance to residents who live in Phegans Bay, Horsfield Bay and Woy Woy Bay.

The program is aimed at helping any person who needs a helping hand, whether it is for residents who are incapacitated for a short period following a fall or illness, or residents who need a helping hand with house maintenance, preparation of meals or cleaning.

"For this initiative to work, it has to be done in a manner that preserves the dignity and standing of the recipient with our community," said Group president Mr Bob Puffett.

"Residents who first become aware of the predicament of their neighbour must make contact and suggest that help and assistance is available should they require it and are comfortable with being assisted.

"Once this happens the initiating resident is to contact The Bays Community Group assistance line and advise the nature of the predicament their neighbour finds themselves in and the type of assistance needed.

"The Bays contact will then rally support and organize for the Neighbour in Need program to commence.

"Following the initial assistance, an assessment will be made on the duration of the help and assistance, all in consultation with the recipient receiving the help," he said.

Newsletter, 20 Jun 2012

Bob Puffett, Bays Community Group