Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Community Transport is a not-for-profit Community Care programme providing transport for
Frail and aged peoplePeople of all ages with disabilitiesHKCT has been asked to share the following invitation to older adults …
A PhD candidate from the Sydney School of Public Health at The University of Sydney is currently conducting a study on older adults’ medical decision-making. More specifically, the study involves interviewing older people (70+ years) about their breast, cervical, prostate and bowel cancer screening decision-making (i.e., factors considered in decision-making, discussions with health professionals, information considered). The aim is to develop an intervention to support older adults to make informed cancer screening decisions. All research methods have been approved by the USYD Human Ethics Committee.
The study includes a short questionnaire (5 minutes), followed by a semi-structured interview of no longer than 60 minutes via phone to examine older adults’ cancer screening decision-making.
If you are aged 70 years or older and have ever been screened for breast, cervical, prostate or bowel cancer, please take part in this important research.
If you are interested in taking part, please click on the weblink below, which will redirect you to the online information sheet, consent form and pre-interview questionnaire. Participation is voluntary.
https://sydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5BB46vnwkNmgK2i
If you have any questions, or would prefer to have a paper-based questionnaire posted to you, please email jenna.smith@sydney.edu.au or call 0402 655 602.
We are funded by both the Commonwealth and State Governments,
and are supported by both the Hornsby Shire and Ku-ring-gai Shire Councils.
Our aim is to reach eligible clients living independently in the Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai local government areas who are isolated in their homes, and would like to maintain their independence.
NDIS clients can contact our partner community transport provider STRYDER on (02) 9816 5000
I would like to praise all the drivers. They are kind, caring and most courteous. Nothing is a problem for them and their sense of humour is most refreshing. The outings are well planned so there is something to please most people. I really look forward to then and we always have some laughs and enjoyable meals.
JudyThe service is marvellous.
HughWe just want to thank you all for your support – from the lovely helpful telephone calls, the drivers and the overall service. Brilliant!
Lesley & StewartYou are doing a wonderful job, I am not sure what I enjoy most about the outings – the lunch, the friendly drivers, the company of friends or the drive – all make for a cheerful day out.
JaniceYour drivers are absolutely wonderful and such gentlemen, they are always so kind and polite and incredibly helpful, they are wonderful! The taxi service today was tremendous also. We are so grateful, thank you so much and we will be using this service again.
HelenI think you are doing a great job. The outings provide a good way to stay in touch with people and make friends. The drivers are amazing in the care they take with every person.
JudithOn behalf of Dad’s four kids (I’m the eldest) I want to thank your team for the opportunities for wonderful food, company and fun that you provided for dad.
He so much enjoyed the outings, from the great drivers (especially the one with the crazy songs and jokes, all of which he loved!), to the great company of the other participants and the amazing variety of excursions – most of which (with only a couple of amusing exceptions) gave everyone a fantastic meal, excellent value and a really great day out.
A couple of times I offered to drop him to the venue (such as when he was staying with me in the Blue Mountains) but he always insisted on going home in time to go in your bus as he enjoyed the experience so much!
Dad especially loved the lunches where there was someone singing or playing music, particularly if there was the chance to get up and dance. He told me that once he invited one of the ladies to dance and when she said “I can’t dance” he said “neither can I, let’s pretend” and away they went. He was always up for a party, fun and a good time, facing everything with a smile and inviting others to do the same.
Heartfelt thanks for the service you provide, it probably means much more than you realise to so many people – Alessandra
AlessandraIf you need to communicate with us in another language, there is a service that can help.
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