CARE IN Motion has moved its Copper Coast base from a temporary office at the Salvation Army in Kadina into the old ambulance station at Wallaroo. Disused for many years, the building was briefly used as an art studio at one time, before its recent renovation. Located behind the Wallaroo Town Hall on Hughes Street, the office is open for business between 9am and 4pm every Wednesday and Thursday. Copper Coast Council mayor Roslyn Talbot and chief executive Dylan Strong, along with Community Care and Transport Care in Motion chief executive David McDonald, officially opened the new office on August 26. It was CIM board member of eight years, Meg Snodgrass, who had the idea of repurposing the building. Mr McDonald said council had given CIM a long-term lease on the property. “This will ensure our volunteers on the Copper Coast have a convenient location to drop in and attend to all matters regarding Care in Motion, and we will also store our Wallaroo client vehicle there.” Mrs Talbot said the community was lucky to have Care in Motion. “Having service providers like Care in Motion on the Copper Coast is hugely beneficial for those who need transportation assistance. “Council wants everyone in our local community to remain engaged and actively connected to essential services regardless of age or physical ability.” CIM staff, committee members and volunteers enjoyed morning tea as part of the official opening celebrations. As well as combining with Yorke Peninsula Coaches to give transport-disadvantaged people a ride through its community transport service, CIM coordinates a volunteer visitors scheme for isolated or lonely older people. Its Minlaton base is also a Services Australia and Centrelink agency. To volunteer, or to request a visitor or transport, contact Care in Motion on 1300 132 932 or www.careinmotion .org.au.
Yorke Peninsula Country Times | Tuesday, August 27, 2024