Social Support Programs

Council’s Social Support Programs offer social connection and wellbeing opportunities designed for residents who are 50 years and over. Council aspires to build an age-friendly community where everybody can fulfill their potential and participate in all aspects of community life.

Upcoming programs

Please note that if there are no programs showing, upcoming programs will be added soon!

Maroondah Carers Support Group

09 Jan 2025 People who are carers have the opportunity to get together to support each other, share and discuss issues and also receive information and advice from professionals regarding resources and ways to manage and cope with their caring role.

The group also offers social contact with others who may be experiencing a similar situation, as well as providing a break from their caring role.

Kerrabee, 3-5 Louisa Street, Croydon 3136

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Tagged as: , Mental Health

Regular programs

Library and shopping bus services

Council’s shopping bus or library bus services are a great options for those who do not have a means of transport to attend a shopping centre or local library.

Services operate fortnightly to various local shopping centres and libraries and can be booked directly through Council.

Volunteers drive the bus, so participants must be independent during their attendance at the shops/library or arrange their own personal care assistant for providing support needs.

Mature Rainbows peer social support group

Mature Rainbows is for Maroondah residents (50 years and over) who identify as part of the LGBTI+ community, along with ally and friends from across our community.

The group is a peer social support group connecting in a safe and inclusive space, aiming to reduce social isolation and loneliness, build friendships, share stories and information, and provide education where wanted. 

Maroondah Carers Support Group

The Maroondah Carers Support group is a monthly group for carers offering social connection, information, and advice.

Carers can get together to support each other, share, and discuss issues. Receive information and advice from professionals and guest speakers to help manage and cope with their caring role.

The group offers social contact with others who may be experiencing a similar situation, as well as providing a break from their caring role. 

GenConnect - early years

Build connections through interactive play with children 0 to 5 years of age in a supported environment at Maroondah Occasional Care Centre.

Working with Children Check (volunteer) required. 

GenConnect - teen years

Enjoy fun and laughs with teenagers through shared activities including gardening, cooking and games.

Working with Children Check (volunteer) required. 

Further information

For more details on Council’s Social Support Programs, or if you need assistance to attend any of the activities, please contact our Social Inclusion and Wellbeing team on 9294 5531 or emailsocialsupport@maroondah.vic.gov.au

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