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Connecting seniors to community

Inclusive and connected community projects improve the health and wellbeing of seniors and create opportunities for their participation in meaningful activities.

Inclusive and connected community projects improve the health and wellbeing of seniors and create opportunities for their participation in meaningful activities.

Age-Friendly Ambassadors project

Engaging seniors to act as leaders and connect other senior community members to local activities, interests and events.

C Care’s Be a Part of Art Program

C Care’s Be a Part of Art is a volunteer-led art therapy program that seeks to engage socially isolated and disadvantaged older people in diversion therapy

Community Connector network

Volunteers connecting socially isolated seniors to community activities and programs.

Community participation for seniors from emerging communities

Supporting and connecting seniors to essential services and social activities

Hoppers Crossing Refugee and Migrant Elders Group community garden project

A community garden project connecting seniors from refugee backgrounds to share their culture, access services and develop their skills and confidence.

Going After Missing Sheep project

Cost-effective car-pool transport connecting socially isolated Vietnamese seniors.

My Life: My Legacy project

Creating a digital record of the lives and experiences of Greek seniors to share with family and community.

Positive Ageing Advocacy Group

Seniors empowering and discussing issues that are relevant to the needs of senior community members.

Point Cook Chinese Friendly Association project

A singing group to support Chinese seniors learn English.

Senior Mandarin Storytellers project

A cultural storytelling program connecting Mandarin seniors and children.

Taiwanese Women's Dancing Club

A dancing club encouraging women to improve their health and social connection.

Reviewed 08 August 2022

Seniors Participation Program

For enquiries about Victorian Government programs for seniors

9096 7389
seniorsprojects@dhhs.vic.gov.au
Participation grants program page