At CECAL, our robust Seniors Social Support program assists many members of our community to maintain a strong social connection, physical and mental wellbeing, and independence. The program is designed to assist frail, older people who are socially isolated or have functional limitations to participate in community life. The structured activities provided in a group-based environment are designed to develop, maintain and support social interaction and independent living.
Weekly program
We operate regular social support groups every week, funded by the Australian Government Department of Health under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP). We meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from approx. 10am–1:30pm.
Come to share a chat, a cup of tea and a meal with new friends, and participate in a wide range of program activities – from gentle exercise, craft and trivia, to talks and workshops. If you have mobility issues, we can transport you to CECAL for a small fee.
Community outings
We organise regular outings by bus to local place of interest. There’s something for everyone – we’ve visited the Warragamba Dam, and the Art Gallery of NSW to see the Archibald Prize.
You can also join us for community events we run throughout the year. Some events involve intergenerational interaction with our families from playgroup, other classes with the goal to increase social interaction and cohesiveness.
Sounds great, how do I join?
To attend our Seniors Social Support group, you must first register through My Aged Care. Call 1800 200 422 or visit the My Aged Care website at myagedcare.gov.au. If you need any assistance through this process, please get in contact with us on 02 9559 4013 or email us on reception@cecal.org.au and a staff member will be happy to help you out.
Our Seniors Social Support Team
The CECAL Seniors Social Support team have the experience to design a program that helps our members to participate at a pace that suits their interests, energy levels and routine. We are glad to have the leadership of Wei Sun, our Seniors Program Coordinator to oversee the staff team and volunteers on a weekly basis.
