Social Connections

The social connections program provides social outings and activities for residents aged 65 years and over to improve their health and wellbeing, become more involved in the community and build on their social networks.

We encourage people to remain as independent as possible through the development of personal goals, friendships and interests meaningful to them. 

For more information please contact the coordinator on 8301 7232 or email socialsupport@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au

A small contribution is required from each participant, please talk to the Program Coordinator if you are experiencing financial hardship.

Eligibility criteria:

• be a City of Onkaparinga resident
• Over 65 years of age (or over 50 years if ATSI)
• have a My Aged Care referral Tel: 1800 200 422 www.myagedcare.gov.au (support can be arranged to assist in this process)
• participants to be independent in their personal care & medication

 

Funded by the City of Onkaparinga and supported by the Australian Government Department of Health. Although funding for this project has been provided by the Australian Government, the material contained herein does not necessarily represent the views or policies of the Australian Government.