Social Support

Participation in sport or recreational programs provides opportunities for socialising, building friendship networks, reducing social isolation and enhancing community wellbeing. This ultimately leads to improved physical and mental health.

Doncare's Social Support Program is a social support program targeted at frail older people . The aim of the program is to prevent social isolation and provide social opportunities to people who may be household bound or isolated due to mobility difficulties or among other factors. The program has made a positive impact on a large number of clients as their community participation is a key element to their sense of wellbeing and the health of the community generally.

The Department Of Human Services through the Home and Community Care Program (HACC) funds the Social Support Program. The HACC Program was established to assist people with disabilities and older people to remain at home.

There are 10 Social Support Groups . The groups operate on weekdays and on Saturday. Doncare volunteers transport clients to and from the social groups and support them during the activity. If you would like to volunteer for Social Support Program, find out more in our Volunteering for Social Support section .

Manningham Community Health Service works in partnership with Doncare to provide transport for the Social Support Program.

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