Social connection is essential for wellbeing, mental health, and quality of life. Our support workers help you continue enjoying social activities, attending community events, participating in hobbies, and maintaining friendships-ensuring you remain an active, engaged member of your community.
Social activity support means reducing isolation, maintaining identity and purpose, and enjoying the activities that bring meaning and joy to your life.
Why Social Activity Support Matters
Have questions?
Your local team of Client Care Managers are available to answer your questions and work with you to design a customized plan of care that is right for you.
Our Social Activity Support Services
Identifying Activities:
Discussing your interests and hobbies, researching local activities and events, finding groups aligned with your interests, exploring new activities you’d like to try, identifying accessible venues and activities.
Arranging Participation:
Contacting activity organizers, enrolling you in programs, arranging transport to activities, coordinating timing with your schedule, handling registration and paperwork.
Accompaniment:
Accompanying you to activities, providing transport assistance, introducing you to groups, staying for initial visits until comfortable, providing support during activities, encouraging participation at your comfort level.
Facilitating Engagement:
Helping you participate in activities, adapting activities to your abilities, encouraging social interaction with others, supporting you through any anxiety, ensuring you’re included and comfortable.
Building Confidence:
Supporting you to attend independently over time, gradually reducing support as confidence grows, celebrating social successes, encouraging ongoing participation.
Coordination:
Maintaining activity schedule, reminding you of activities, coordinating with activity organizers, adjusting participation as needed, exploring new opportunities.
Social Activities We Support
Building Social Confidence
What to Expect from Social Activity Support
First Time:
We’ll discuss your interests and what you’d enjoy, research suitable activities, arrange transport and accompaniment, stay with you throughout initial activities, help you feel comfortable and welcome.
Building Routine:
Establishing regular activity schedule, gradually building confidence, supporting independence as you’re ready, maintaining support as long as you need.
Flexibility:
Trying new activities, adjusting based on your preferences, changing activities if interests change, respecting your choices.
Coordinating Transport
Social activities require transport:
We can arrange transport (see our Transport Arrangement service), accompany you in transport to activity, provide door-to-door support, ensure safe arrival and return, coordinate timing with activity schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Gratifying Care is proud to committed to offer the best possible answers to all your questions. We have compiled a list of few questions that have been repeatedly asked to us.
What if I don't know what activities I'd enjoy?
We’ll explore together! We discuss your past interests and hobbies, research various local options, try different activities to see what you enjoy, adjust based on your feedback. Discovering new interests is part of the journey.
Will you stay with me during the activity?
Initially, yes-we stay to help you feel comfortable, introduce you to others, support participation. As you gain confidence, we can gradually reduce support or wait nearby. It’s entirely your choice and pace.
What if I want to attend independently eventually?
That’s wonderful! We’ll support your growing independence, gradually stepping back, perhaps just providing transport, celebrating your confidence, being available if you need support again later.
Can you help me make friends at activities?
We can facilitate introductions, encourage conversations with others, help you join group discussions, support you in building connections. Friendships develop naturally when you’re regularly attending activities you enjoy.
What if I get tired or unwell during an activity?
We monitor your wellbeing, suggest breaks when needed, arrange to leave early if necessary, ensure you’re comfortable throughout, prioritize your health and comfort.
Can you help with hobbies at home?
Yes! Some of our services support hobbies at home (gardening, crafts, etc.). This service focuses on getting you to community activities, but we offer related services for home-based pursuits.
What if activities cost money?
Many community activities are low-cost or free. Some have small fees. We discuss costs beforehand, help you access concessions if eligible, find affordable options, ensure you’re comfortable with expenses.
Will you help me with religious services?
Absolutely. We respect all faiths and support attendance at religious services, religious study groups, spiritual gatherings. We’re respectful observers while you participate.
What about special events like concerts or shows?
Yes! We can arrange tickets, organize transport, accompany you to events, support you enjoying cultural and entertainment activities. Special outings add joy and variety to life.
How much does social activity support cost?
Depends on your funding. Support at Home Program: Covered by government funding. Home Care Packages: Included in your package budget. NDIS: Covered under Social and Community Participation. DVA: May be covered for eligible veterans. Private: Transparent hourly rate. Activity costs (entry fees, membership) are separate. Contact us to discuss costs for your specific situation.
Medical Disclaimer
The information on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Our Disability Support Services are delivered by qualified Disability Support Workers / Community Support Workers / Support Workers / Community Workers. They work within their scope of practice and in coordination with your doctor and healthcare team. Always consult your GP or specialist about your specific health needs and treatment. Our services complement but do not replace medical care from your doctor.