Social Support Program

Please Note: This program is currently under review

Who the Social Support Program is for:
• Older socially isolated men and women and
• Living in low cost accommodation

What is provided:
• Social group outings
• Individual support and assistance

What is the purpose:
• To reduce social isolation by providing the participants with an
opportunity to mix in a social setting
• Participants are encouraged to develop ongoing interests and
contacts

Who is eligible:
• People over 50
• On low income
• Living in low cost housing
• Homeless or at risk of homelessness
• Eligible for HACC services
• Socially isolated
• Living in Maribyrnong or Moonee Valley

What it involves:
• Small group outings to parks, gardens, museums, films etc.
• Picnic afternoon tea
• Participants picked up from and returned to their home
• The program is free

How to get into the program:
• Contact the program worker/s
• Fill in a referral form with the worker/s to determine eligibility
• Assessment in person with the support worker/s
• Join the program