Our groups keep older clients socially connected
Each branch of Better Connected has access to community halls and run a variety of activities and wellness programs. This includes different types of exercise groups, guest speaker events and special interest hobbies, such as Active Minds, Zumba, Men’s Group and Tai Chi just to name a few. Our social support services also provide our aged clients with the opportunity to participate in bus outings, such as lunches, concerts and sightseeing, where our community bus collects clients from their home and safely transports back afterwards.
The interactions fostered by this service have a profoundly positive effect on the isolation many clients experienced before they joined the groups, promoting their independence in a safe, supported environment.
We send our clients their own individual social calendar and contact them regularly so they know that we are here to support them with any of our other services.
Access through CHSP
You can access this service through the Commonwealth Home Support Program, under Care Relationships and Carer Support, keeping costs to a minimum. You must be over 65 and meet other eligibility criteria.
For assessment by the CHSP Regional Assessment Officer, phone: 1800 200 422
Once we contact you, we’re generally able to provide our first service within 30 days.
COVID-19 safety response
Better Connected is dedicated to continuing to provide safe, quality care to our clients during this event. We regularly update our staff on the latest COVID-19 information and guidelines from the Australian Department of Health and NSW Ministry of Health. Our staff are aware of, and adhere to, all required infection control protocols at all times. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.