Working in partnership with participants, we develop group activities based on preferred interests, hobbies and abilities. Some activities are tailored to support people to retain or learn new skills, and to participate at a level they are most confident and comfortable with. Group-based activities may include:
• art, craft and other hobbies
• men’s, women’s and mixed social groups (games, guest speakers, entertainment, bus trips, lunch outings)
• wellness groups (gentle exercise, massage, education and discussion)
• educational activities/courses.
Activities are flexible depending on interests and skills people bring to the group. Group based activities are currently held at venues in the Marion and Goodwood areas. Transport to and from the venue may be provided, depending on your circumstances. Staff and volunteers are trained in supporting older people and people living with dementia.

Social Support Groups each Thursday in Speed. Transportation to the group is available.

Our Social Support Groups are Finnish CALD specific services, catering for Finnish linguistic or cultural needs. Our social activities are tailored to the interests and needs of older people from the Finnish communities or of similar backgrounds.

We meet every Monday at the Finnish Hall in Altona. On the first Monday of the month we welcome our east group for a big gathering called “Aivoriihi”. Our groups also go on community outings to places of interests, for picnics, to restaurants and for special cultural events.
Community bus available for transport, subject to capacity.

Joining a Social Support Group with the Finnish Friendly Visiting Service is a very warm and welcoming experience. Please contact us for more details.

Social Support Groups at Yanada House in Northcote offer planned activity programs that enable older adults to maintain and enhance their wellbeing, whilst living independently within the community. Groups meet Tuesday to Friday in a safe and supportive environment.
We offer flexible, person-centred programs with an age-friendly focus on community engagement and social connections.
Our activities cater to each person's needs and encourage interaction with others, through a range of stimulating activities that maintain health and wellbeing. We welcome participants to join our theme days, social and recreational outings, activities, entertainment, guest speakers and many more options. These groups also include healthy, tasty meals in an inviting social setting.
Door to door bus transport may be available to eligible clients within the City of Darebin.

For further details please contact us on 8470 8828.

Weekly Central Market shopping bus service every Thursday between 1030am and 1pm. $2 contribution for a return bus transport to the central market from your home. A City of Adelaide volunteer travels with you on the bus trips, but you are independent while visiting the market. A number of participants have coffee and or lunch together, some choose to just shop. Clients must be physically able to board the bus via a step.

BlueCare Social Support

Carers support
Our BlueCare services can support carers through respite programs and education programs to assist with managing the needs of the person they care for. Carer support programs and services are designed to give relief to carers by offering support when and where it is needed the most.

Men's group
We have social groups for men, focused on keeping them socially engaged while enjoying activities at our centres or within the local community.

Social activities - individual and group Social support assists clients to participate in community life and feel socially included though companionship and activities in their local communities. These activities can be group based at one of our centres or community excursions or individual support to complete shopping and bill paying activities.