This program assists people who are frail aged, have a dementia or another disability and their carers to remain living independently at home. The Social Support program assists people develop social contacts and friendships to assist them to participate in community life and to access services and facilities so that social and geographical isolation is minimised and quality of life is increased. Participants are linked with a person on a one-to-one basis to provide services which best suit their needs. These services include - visiting service, accompanied activities to assist people shopping, bill paying, attending appointments and other related activities.
Usually service provided is one on one however may include more than one person where there is a couple requiring support. Assistance maybe provided in the customers home or in the community.