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City of Wollongong
Resident Visitor Business

We provide Social Support and activities for people who are 65 years or over and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are 50 years or older. Support and activities are based on your personal needs and interests.

Social Support

We can provide support on a one-to-one basis so you can participate in social and recreational activities in your home or in the community.

Activities for individuals

  • We can provide support and assist you do your shopping, buy clothes or gifts, pay bills or get to appointments.
  • Support in your home: A support person will come around for a chat, a cup of tea or to share a hobby, such as knitting or playing cards.
  • Support for social activities in the community: A support person will accompany you while you go out to lunch, swimming, to bingo, to the markets or other social activities.
  • Bus trips to a variety of different local places, with lunch included.
  • Bus trips for men to destinations chosen by the group that are of interest to men, such as a local history tour of Port Kembla, fishing with a tour and talk at BlueScope Steel works.

Social groups

Our Social Groups are a fun-filled day where you can join in with activities such as arts and crafts, bingo, gentle exercises, yoga and entertainers as well as a monthly bus trip.

You can attend Social Groups at venues in Thirroul, Corrimal, Fairy Meadow and Windang. Transport to the group and a hot lunch are provided. If you have questions, email or call us on (02) 4227 7888.

To use these services, you must be registered with My Aged Care. Visit the My Aged Care website or call 1800 200 422 to get started. Ask to be referred to Social Support Services at Wollongong City Council, and My Aged Care will connect you with us.

Our Social Support Services program is funded by the Australian Department of Health. A contribution is required for these services.

Become a Social Support volunteer

Our Social Support and Activities programs are provided thanks to our amazing volunteers. Volunteers can work one-on-one, in group activities, or on buses. If you'd like to take part, check out our Volunteering page. New volunteers are always welcome!