Community Connections is a program offering short-term, personalised support to people who would benefit from building connections with their local community, support networks and services.

To be eligible for this program, you must:

• be aged 18 to 64 years
• not already be receiving support from federal programs such as National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and My Aged Care; and
• be seeking short-term support to improve independence or to develop or maintain connections with support networks

Priority will be given to:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• people from new and emerging culturally and linguistically diverse communities
• people who identify as being from the LGBTIQA+ community
• unpaid carers
• people who are financially disadvantaged
• people living in communities of persistent or location-based disadvantage.

Over a 12-week period, we will work with you to regain or optimise your independence, wellbeing, and quality of life. We will provide a flexible, person-centred service to support you to achieve your goals. This may include (but is not limited to):

• Linking with local social activities/programs/groups (Community Shed, Community Gardens, Exercise Groups, Art Classes etc)
• Assistance to connect or re-connect with friends and family
• Support with community transport options
• Introduction to our volunteer support network
• Service referrals as needed