Senior Relationship Services
Senior Social Connection Program (SSCP)
Together, we’ll find a way to help seniors build community connections and navigate ageing
Overview
The Senior Social Connection Program is a free program which supports older people to access a range of peer support and community-based activities.
This program aims to reduce social isolation and loneliness in older people.
Who is this service for?
The Senior Social Connection Program (SSCP) is for people ages 60 and over (or 50 and over for First Nations Peoples) in Gympie and the Sunshine Coast.
I’m writing on behalf of my wife and myself to express our thanks to Relationships Australia Queensland for the excellent Navigating Aged Care course.
It’s not often people combine excellent content knowledge and communication skills with a genuine concern for the group they’re working with.
Our teacher did this and clearly won the appreciation of the entire group.
Allowing 30 minutes following the formal part of the class so she could discuss individual concerns was an excellent feature, and she always had people keen to do this.
This is knowledge which we will all need as we grow older, and we are very appreciative of the efforts.
Dennis
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Senior Social Connection Program Client
How can I access the Senior Social Connection Program?
You can learn more about and join this free program by calling our Senior Relationship Services at 1300 063 232.
Free courses and workshops for seniors
Please contact us at 1300 063 232 to confirm times, dates, locations, and to register for these free courses and workshops.
Navigating Healthy Ageing
Navigating Healthy Ageing is a free workshop for seniors.
This workshop aims to equip elderly people with the knowledge and tools necessary to understand aged care and make important decisions for later in life. You’ll learn more about accessing aged care, including housing and My Aged Care.
Smartphones for Seniors
Smartphones for Seniors is a free technology workshop for older people.
This 5-week workshop teaches seniors how to use smartphones to encourage connections with peers, family members, and the community. Topics include smartphone basics, using apps, voice and video calling, using your phone camera, and phone safety.
| Navigating Healthy Ageing
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TBA
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TBA
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| Smartphones for Seniors | 5-week course
Every Tuesday morning |
This course is full. |
Free social groups and clubs for seniors
Please contact us at 1300 063 232 to confirm times, dates, locations, and to register for these free courses and workshops.
Cuppa and Conversations
Cuppa and Conversations is a free social get-together for seniors.
This fortnightly social meetup aims to reduce social isolation in seniors and help them to make friends and have fun.
Vintage Jamming Connections
Vintage Jamming Connections is a free jam session for seniors.
This weekly social meetup aims to reduce social isolation in seniors and help them to connect with like-minded peers through music.
Seniors Coffee Group
Seniors Coffee Group is a free social get-together for seniors.
This weekly social meetup aims to help older people connect with peers in their community
| Cuppa and Conversations (Nambour)
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Alternating Thursdays
10:30 am – 12 pm
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Namour Community Centre
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| Cuppa and Conversations (Maroochydore)
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Alternating Fridays
10:30 am – 12 pm
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Millwell Road Community Centre
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| Vintage Jamming Connections (Maroochydore)
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Every Monday
10 am – 12 pm
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Millwell Road Community Centre
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| Vintage Jamming Connections (Maleny)
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Every Wednesday
10 am – 11:30 am
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Maleny Neighbourhood Centre
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| Seniors Coffee Group
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Every Wednesday
12 pm – 1:30 pm
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Gympie Health Hub
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What do I need to know about the Senior Social Connection Program?
Dates and times for these activities are subject to change – please contact us to confirm.
Workshops and courses may reach capacity. Please contact us to confirm availability and to register.
Get in Touch
To contact the Senior Social Connection Program, please call 1300 063 232.
Hours:
- Monday – Friday: 8 am – 8 pm
- Saturdays: 9 am – 5 pm
- Closed Sundays and public holidays
