Connecting Seniors Grant Program 2025

Connecting Collarenebri Seniors

The Connecting Collarenebri Seniors project aims to improve opportunities for older Aboriginal people to engage and connect with their communities, through cultural projects led by Aboriginal community organisations.

It is envisaged this project will allow the Collarenebri community to create a series of new programs and enhance our existing programs for older Aboriginal people (aged 50 and over) that fosters social inclusion, builds social connections within their community and advances the focus areas in the Ageing Well in NSW: Seniors Strategy 2021-2031.

This project will also adopt an intergenerational focus, to foster social connections between older and younger people as Intergenerational initiatives can reduce social isolation, provide a sense of purpose, improve mood and have a positive impact on health outcomes.

Contact: collygamilaraay@outlook.com.au

Connecting Elders in Darkinjung Country- A culturally appropriate community-led program for connecting elders to celebrate Aboriginal heritage.

The “Connecting Seniors in Darkinjung Country” project is a wonderful initiative aimed at fostering community engagement and cultural connection among the senior members of the Darkinjung community. Our project focuses on the following principles:

• Cultural Revitalisation: Seniors play a crucial role in preserving and passing down traditional knowledge, stories, and practices to younger generations. Hence preserving the culture through connecting them to other community leaders, elders and to the younger generation is vital.
• Community Events: Regular gatherings and events are organised to celebrate the rich heritage of the Darkinjung people, such as storytelling nights and cultural ceremonies will foster the community engagement at all levels.
• Support Services: Providing essential services and support to seniors, ensuring their well-being and active participation in community life will provide an opportunity to build strong bond between the generations, thus reducing the gap.
• Intergenerational Activities: Encouraging interactions between seniors and youth to strengthen community bonds and ensure the continuity of cultural traditions. This can be achieved through introducing online platforms and digital media to elders.

Contact: poornima.ramamurthy@eleanorduncan.org.au

Walhallow Aboriginal Elders’ Cultural Connections Program.

The Walhallow Aboriginal Elders’ Cultural Connections Program will provide an opportunity for Gamilaroi Elders to lead a series of culturally enriching activities that foster intergenerational relationships and build social connections within the community. The program will benefit Gamilaroi Elders, as well as younger generations and the broader Walhallow community, by preserving and sharing traditional knowledge.

Key activities will include cultural Storytelling Circles, traditional Craft Workshops, yarning Circles, bush Medicine and Healing Knowledge Sharing, and Gamilaroi Dance and Music Workshops.

The outcomes of the program will include deeper intergenerational bonds, greater cultural pride, and strengthened social networks that continue beyond the program. These activities will empower Elders to pass down their knowledge while promoting the long-term wellbeing and resilience of the Gamilaroi community.

Contact: info@walhallowlalc.com.au

Caring for our Elders

The project will run regularly and be facilitated by Aboriginal Elders employed within the service.  Various activities will run over the course of the funding year with proposed activities including a Yarn Up where clinical and aged care services talk to Elders about their service/s and programs.  We will also host a day where Elders create their own booklets of their memories of growing up. We will organise cook offs where Elders cook their favourite recipes and share these with other participants. All activities will be held on Country.  The aim of the groups are to reduce Elders’ social isolation, create a sense of belonging, promote socialisation amongst Elders and facilitate their involvement in Community.  The groups will also link Elders in with Aged Care supports to address and to ensure their ageing needs are met. This will benefit our Elders by reconnecting to Country, passing on generational knowledge, skills and culture, creating a sense of cultural belonging and enhancing their social and emotional wellbeing.

Contact: administration@waminda.org.au

Seniors Rooted in Community, Thriving in Wellbeing

The program aims to combat social isolation and promote wellbeing in older refugees and migrants through weekly activities like workshops, exercise classes, and cultural games, and quarterly excursions to interesting locations like museums, national parks and art galleries, fostering social connections and improving quality of life.

The program will cater to diverse cultural communities such as Arabic, Assyrian/Chaldean, Iranian, Spanish, Afghan, Hazara, Tamil, South Sudanese, Bangladeshi, Bosnian, Pakistani, and Khmer/Cambodian, encouraging interaction within and across cultures. These activities aim to lead to increased community participation, improved health awareness, and stronger social networks, ultimately empowering participants to lead more fulfilling lives in their new home. By facilitating these connections and experiences, the program helps older migrants and refugees build a sense of belonging and thrive in their communities.

Contact: stts-grants@health.nsw.gov.au

Multicultural Seniors Hub

The Seniors Multicultural Hub will benefit Seniors from Bonnyrigg and surrounding areas as it is next to a large shopping mall. The proposed activities will include gentle exercises, followed by Karaoke, dance class and regular catch ups at the local community café.

The first 10 weeks we will coach people in how to sing with Karaoke. This will follow with weekly Karaoke singing. In order to create community and connect with other seniors we encouraged people to bring family, friends, neighbours.  As an additional component, we will organize two competitions or (battles) between older and younger people to sing Karaoke during school holidays. Also, during the holiday program, we will provide activities for children with their grandparent in our courtyard.

We anticipate that over the year, people will connect and will continue meeting, and  will form smaller  groups to meet in our centre. This program will also focus on male participants and volunteering.  Many of those men and community members meet around popular community dances that enhance their sense of well-being and sense of belonging.

Contact: slasacarlos@yahoo.com.au

Enhancing Social Inclusion for Seniors in NSW Central West

The Intergenerational Connections for CALD Seniors project, led by NSWCWMA, is designed to enhance social inclusion and reduce isolation among seniors from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds in Dubbo, NSW. This initiative focuses on fostering intergenerational relationships through a series of weekly activities, allowing seniors and younger participants to share experiences, learn from each other, and support one another emotionally.

The key activities include intergenerational storytelling, where seniors share personal and cultural histories with younger participants, promoting cultural understanding. Additionally, cultural cooking workshops will allow participants to exchange traditional recipes, fostering a sense of community. Technology mentorship sessions will bridge the digital gap, empowering seniors with essential digital skills. Collaborative arts and crafts will encourage creativity, while nature and gardening sessions will promote environmental stewardship. Finally, mental health and counselling support groups will provide emotional well-being through facilitated discussions.

Expected outcomes include stronger social bonds, reduced loneliness, improved emotional health, and lasting intergenerational relationships.

Contact: INFO@NSWCWMA.ORG.AU

Active Seniors

Seniors from CALD backgrounds will participate in the proposed activities in the Active Seniors program including:

• Monthly Excursions: Seniors will be transported to participate in recreational excursions throughout the year by visiting scenic and tourist spots in Sydney.
• Weekly gentle exercise classes: A qualified facilitator will deliver the gentle exercise classes for 30 minutes once a week. Classes will be ideal for beginners, or for anyone with medical issues and who needs to exercise at a slower pace (COPD, arthritis, Parkinson's) all-in-one workout warm-up, balance, posture, strength, cardio and stretching.
• Digital Information sessions: Sessions will focus on how to do online shopping, paying utility and other bills, opening & using MS Teams, immi accounts with the Department of Immigration, Service NSW, Telehealth calls/conference and other government’s user interface.
• Information sessions:  Bi-monthly information about health, safety and other useful information sessions will be provided by NSW Police, Fire, Health, Transport and mygov.
• Art & craft and Inter-generational activities: Participants will learn about origami, decorating cupcakes, vases, mugs and photo frames facilitated by a mental health artist.

The program will involve an intergenerational component, and participants will teach kids these craft activities at WSCC's Playgroups and school holiday programs.

Contact: salma@wscci.org.au

Repair, Renew and Reconnect

Repair, Renew, and Reconnect is an innovative project that fosters meaningful connections between seniors and children through year-long workshops focused on repairing everyday items. These sessions create a supportive environment where seniors share their wisdom and life experiences with children, who bring enthusiasm and fresh perspectives.

Participants will engage in 10 workshops centred around various repair projects, including mending clothes, toys, and small household items. These activities promote sustainability by encouraging the reuse and repair of items rather than discarding them, resonating deeply with the older generation. For many seniors, the repair mentality was the norm in their earlier lives, instilling values of resourcefulness and creativity.

A dedicated teacher-facilitator will connect participants, troubleshoot challenges, and provide resources, ensuring everyone feels welcome and is active. They will guide discussions, pair seniors and children with shared interests, and demonstrate techniques for repair projects.

Contact: pcberrima@gmail.com

Blooming Connections

Blooming Connections aims to create connections and long-lasting relationships between First Nation Elders through low-impact activities. These activities have a strong focus on creating opportunities for both communities to spend time in nature and learn about what is happening in the environment and how we can care for it through the teachings from subject matter specialists. This will provide the opportunity for senior citizens to learn about the First Nations' cultural perspective of Country and how they have cared for this Country since time immemorial.  An element of this will be discussing how the community can identify and protect significant or sacred sites and artifacts. 

Activities such as weaving, fishing, morning tea, seed propagation and nature journalling provide opportunities for elders and seniors to engage in new experiences they may not have had the chance to try before. Introducing these new activities, will foster a sense of excitement and adventure, which contributes significantly to their overall well-being and quality of life.

Contact: eo@mli.org.au

Generations in Motion: Creative Connections Program

"Generations in Motion" is an inclusive initiative designed to bring seniors and youth together through free engaging, creative activities. It aims to reduce isolation among older adults by fostering intergenerational relationships and promoting community engagement. The program will benefit seniors at risk of social isolation and young volunteers, encouraging meaningful interaction and mutual learning.

Participants will engage in small-group workshops held regularly throughout the year. Activities include art and storytelling projects, community music making, and digital skills sessions, where youth teach seniors how to use technology. The program also offers creative movement sessions, encouraging physical activity and joyful collaboration. A public showcase to celebrate participants' achievements will increase community recognition. Sessions of knitting blankets and packing meals for those doing it tough will increase self-esteem and a feeling of being valued by the community.

"Generations in Motion" will empower older adults to stay active, engaged, and connected within their communities, promoting lasting social inclusion.

Contact: rainbowcrossing@outlook.com

Gunnedah Elders' Cultural Exchange Program

The Gunnedah Elders' Cultural Exchange Program aims to foster social inclusion, preserve cultural heritage, and strengthen community connections among Aboriginal Elders, particularly the Gomeroi, Kamilaroi, and Gamilaraay peoples. This initiative will directly benefit Elders aged 50 and over, focusing on those in the Gunnedah region. The program will engage Elders in a series of cultural workshops, traditional storytelling sessions, and intergenerational activities designed to reconnect them with their cultural roots while fostering meaningful relationships with younger generations. Workshops will cover topics such as traditional arts and crafts, bush medicine, and language revival. Elders will also have the opportunity to share their life stories and cultural knowledge with younger community members, creating a space for intergenerational learning and understanding.

These activities aim to reduce social isolation, which is a growing concern for Elders, while also instilling pride in cultural identity. Expected outcomes include increased social inclusion, enhanced intergenerational connections, and the preservation of important cultural traditions. By the end of the program, participants will have built stronger community ties, developed lasting relationships, and contributed to the protection and continuation of cultural heritage for future generations.

Contact:  02 6742 3602 

Dubbo Seniors Wellbeing Program

The program aims to provide:

• Men's Support Group: A safe, supportive space fostering social connections within the community while being provided psychosocial education from local wellbeing professionals and mental health support from the RFDS Mental Health Team . It focuses on enhancing participants' overall wellbeing through monthly, cost-free dinners for men in the Dubbo region, encouraging older men to connect and form lasting, supportive relationships.
• Community Wellbeing Workshops: the program offers weekly/fortnightly workshops led mostly by older men in partnership with the South Dubbo Veteran's Men Shed. These free workshops will feature activities such as woodworking, gem and stone cutting, aquaponic food production, gardening and arts and crafts. The installation of a Yarning Circle will provide a culturally inclusive space. These inclusive activities will be conducted with young people, primarily adolescents from local youth organizations. This approach not only helps older men build connections with youth in the community but also provides an opportunity for them to pass on valuable skills and knowledge to younger generations.

By combining mental health support with social engagement, the initiative aims to create a positive, long-term impact on participants’ lives, strengthening bonds across generations and fostering a more connected, resilient community.

Contact: luke.braund@rfdsse.org.au

Seniors Splash: Swim, Connect, and Save Lives

Royal Life Saving NSW (RLSNSW), in collaboration with Canterbury-Bankstown Council  Aquatic Centres will deliver a comprehensive 10 week swimming and water safety program tailored for 70 vulnerable culturally diverse seniors aged 65 years or older, residing in South-West Sydney. The program will run between term 2 and term 4 2025.

Swimming is a vital part of Australian life, yet many migrants encounter significant barriers to accessing water safety education and participating in aquatic activities. This lack of access not only heightens their risk of drowning but also contributes to social isolation within these communities.

Seniors Splash aims to address this critical issue by equipping seniors with essential water safety skills and building their confidence in aquatic environments. The program focuses on teaching fundamental swimming techniques and lifesaving skills, enabling participants to engage in aquatic recreation beyond the program’s duration.

By empowering seniors with the skills and confidence needed to enjoy the water safely, Seniors Splash not only promotes individual health and safety but also aims to connect them to the broader community.

Contact: healthpromotion@royalnsw.com.au

Connecting Seniors through Storytelling

We will record and widely publish the stories of at least 12 NSW seniors from diverse cultural, gender and lived experience backgrounds about how they embraced and overcame adversity in their lives. We will also run face to face events to build meaningful and lasting social connections.

The project will use the power of storytelling to inspire and provide hope to seniors who may be experiencing life challenges like elder abuse, loneliness and social isolation or who may feel alienated because they are from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD backgrounds.

The stories will be published via various means including video and audio podcasts, radio broadcasts, community newspapers, social media, books, face to face and online events.

The seniors who share their stories will be invited to speak at community events to encourage other seniors to engage and connect.  We will run hosted panel discussion events with a focus on building connection and how we might be able to build support for those in need.  We will also run local multicultural dinner events across a range of cultures.

Contact: ian@kintsugiheroes.com.au

Charlestown Square Tuesday Club: Inclusive Connections

Charlestown Square Tuesday Club: Inclusive Connections is an expansion of the long-standing Charlestown Square Tuesday Club, a community initiative started by Charlestown Square, which has consistently served senior women in the Lake Macquarie and Newcastle areas for over 45 years. The group is currently run by The Place with the support of Charlestown Square.

This project aims to increase participation from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) seniors and expand the traditionally female club, to be fully inclusive of all genders, creating a safe and welcoming space for everyone. By addressing the social isolation and loneliness that many older adults face, particularly within CALD communities and among gender-diverse individuals, the project seeks to foster lasting relationships through inclusive, culturally relevant activities. The initiative will benefit seniors from diverse cultural backgrounds, gender-diverse individuals, and isolated older adults who may not have previously engaged with traditional social clubs. Activities will include small multicultural social circles, gender-inclusive workshops, health and wellness programs, cultural celebrations, and intergenerational projects that promote cross-cultural and cross-generational connections.

Contact: admin@theplacecharlestown.org.au

Legacy Widows Community Project

We provide veteran widows/ers (aged 65 – 100+) with a series of social support groups, managed by staff and volunteers, to foster meaningful connections. Our program includes intergenerational activities, linking them with young people. In 2025, we will expand to include children aged 1-18 at morning teas, lunches, and special events. Widows/ers will connect weekly with Kellyville pre-school students, and Newcastle student cadets will meet beneficiaries monthly for a “Games across the generations” program.

Approximately 52% of Legacy beneficiaries are over 90 years old. Our community project, aimed at the most vulnerable widows/ers at risk of social isolation, will benefit around 260 individuals across NSW. Over 25% of our widows/ers require a walking aid, and for some, these will be their only social opportunities.

Our program addresses social inclusion, reduces isolation, and promotes health and well-being. We help widows/ers foster connections with peers and volunteers, creating a sense of belonging and forming their own “Legacy family” for support. Engaging with younger people also helps beneficiaries feel more connected, encouraging a sense of community and bridging generational gaps. Older people can share their knowledge and life experiences, educating young people about the service and sacrifice of our Defence personnel.

Contact: grants@legacyclubservices.org.au

Expansion of Beating Hearts of Lismore: connecting seniors through dance and music

This project aims to build upon the Beating Hearts of Lismore initiative by offering new dance classes as well the establishment of a second singing group aimed at enhancing physical activity and fostering social connections among older adults aged 65 and above in the Northern Rivers region. The target population includes carers and individuals living with dementia, movement disorders, and those socially isolated. The volunteer-led weekly singing group/s will have regular scheduled visits from local public schools for intergenerational engagement. Ultimately, Beating Hearts of Lismore will strengthen social opportunities and improve access to physical activities for older adults, while providing referral programs for health professionals seeking to address social isolation for their patients. It is envisaged that through the singing groups and new dance classes, that these activities will provide social connection for more than 80 older adults on a weekly basis just in the current Lismore location alone.

Contact: jodi@nrcg.org.au

ActiveStrongerBetter Seniors Exercise Program

This project will build upon the national award-winning ActiveStrongerBetter seniors’ exercise program established in Newcastle in 2022. Working collaboratively with partners in local aged care, health and multicultural organisations, we will expand this program to culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities of over 65-year-olds throughout the Hunter region.

The project will include the following targeted activities for CALD seniors:

• free-of-charge weekly exercise classes at Hunter Multicultural Communities
• weekly morning teas post-class providing social opportunities and sharing of healthy ageing information
• monthly health promotion talks by our local health and aged-care partners
• promotion of the ASB program to CALD groups around the Hunter including translation into key languages.

The project will attract a new audience (CALD seniors) and increase over 65-year-olds participation in the ASB program in the Hunter. Participants will develop social connections built around the fun and engaging weekly exercise class.  Additionally, participants will improve their health, well-being and quality of life through increased movement and greater knowledge of healthy ageing.

Contact: asb@novacare.org.au

Community Circles Wingecarribee Shire Council

Community Circles provides a paid Connector in each LGA, who then works with the Council, local businesses and community groups, to connect those needing support with those that can provide support to the broad range of services and activities that available to seniors within a LGA. Where services, groups or activities do not exist, then Community Circles finds volunteers to create and run such groups.

Funding under the NSW Connecting Seniors program was achieved for a Community Connector to work 2 days a week in the City of Canada Bay. The purpose of this submission is to continue the program in Wingecarribee Shire Council for a Community Connector to work 2 days per week for 12 months.

The proven outcomes that have been evidenced are the long term lasting social connections made by seniors who were previously isolated and disconnected from their communities.

Contact: justine@touchedbyolivia.com.au

Seniors Club Cumberland

Cumberland City Council is made up of many people from diverse backgrounds which we embrace. In Cumberland City, 73.9% of people spoke a language other than English in 2021 and this project will focus on engaging these seniors as well as all other hard to reach seniors. We will involve isolated seniors, forming 4 groups (by location) of up to 25 participants across Cumberland to facilitate a monthly program for each group over 9 months. By offering free programs, transport to support access and utilising bi-lingual staff to facilitate these programs we aim to reduce barriers and connect our most isolated seniors. The programs will include activities such as preparing & sharing meals, gentle exercise programs, cultural games, social outings and entertainment. The project will conclude with a collaborative event bringing all of the groups together to connect with one another, share their experiences and celebrate their learnings and new friendships.

Contact: teneille.bush@cumberland.nsw.gov.au

Lithgow Connecting Seniors Program

The extensive program will be delivered across 6 facilities, targeted at isolated seniors who are not current users of the services. It will focus on creating opportunities to try something new and support that experience by connecting participants and investigating and addressing barriers. Lithgow Union Theatre will have a performance on the first Wednesday of every month especially for seniors. The regular event will start with a performance after which a QA session with morning tea. Where available workshops will also be conducted. Eskbank House Museum (EHM) will deliver a Oral History Program which will create a professional oral history recording booth and engage a professional Oral History Trainer to train current volunteers and other potential volunteers.

In parallel they will conduct a Community Photograph scanning project where seniors will be invited to use the Museums facilities to work with their family to scan their photograph collection and complied for their whole family and community. The libraries will start a set of regular groups and events that will hopefully self-sustain beyond the funding. Gardening, book talks, craft sessions, travel clubs, history groups, poetry and music are just some of the ideas that will be explored across all three library branches.

Contact: verity.brookes@lithgow.nsw.gov.au

Connecting Generations

Connecting Generations will continue to build on the success of previous Connecting Seniors programs implemented by Orange City Council. Where these programs connected seniors to the community and the wider region, Connecting Generations will bring together seniors and young people to bridge the generational gap, share life stories and form lasting connections. Connecting Generations will provide a range of free activities for seniors such as walking netball, golf, book club, crochet, art, gardening, archery and pickleball. During school holidays, activities such as a scavenger hunt, gaming, life stories and billiards will bring together seniors and young people to form social connections.

Connecting Generations will partner with the Orange Youth Hub to engage a total of sixty harder to reach seniors and twenty young people who live in lower socioeconomic areas of Orange. Basing the program in an economically disadvantaged area of Orange will allow for connections to harder to reach seniors and provide them with linkages to services and the community.

Contact: council@orange.nsw.gov.au

Connecting Seniors through Sport

Strathfield Council will provide funding for the Strathfield Croquet Club and the Strathfield Driving Range to deliver tuition for multicultural groups with poor English skills and those from English speaking backgrounds aged over 65years. Council will provide a memorandum of understanding to ensure that the Strathfield Croquet Club receives $15,000 in funding. Additionally, Council will provide access to the Hudson Park Driving Range and will fund 1 small bucket (60 balls) per person per session, and will commit $10,000 to a community provider, or appropriate golf tutor/s to facilitate the sessions.

The activities will target three groups Chinese, Korean and English speaking background residents aged over 65 years and will teach the seniors to play croquet and golf.  The programs will have an interpreter for the Chinese and Korean groups to reduce the barrier for these target groups who are a significant demographic in Strathfield.

Contact: grants@strathfield.nsw.gov.au

Age-Well Connect

Age-Well Connect is a community-driven initiative designed to combat senior isolation & promote social engagement among older adults in the Tweeds rural & regional areas. Key demographic factors include a higher proportion of older adults: with 14.6% of households occupied by individuals aged 65 or older living alone (NSW rate of 9.6%)- Increased risk of social isolation: A substantial number of older adults in the Shire live alone, which can lead to social isolation & decreased quality of life. Rural & regional challenges: Tweeds higher proportion of people over 65, reaching 26.6% compared to the state's average of 17.6%. Given that 73.5% of the Shire is rural, with nearly 32% of residents over 60 residing in rural villages, access to facilities can be more limited due to their rural & regional classification under the MMM system. This combination of factors presents unique challenges for older adults in the Tweed Shire.

Through offering local social activities like technology classes, cooking workshops, falls prevention programs, cognitive health initiatives, & a jazz festival, the project aims to foster connections within groups & the broader community. These activities aim to enhance seniors' quality of life by providing opportunities for social engagement, skill development, & mental & physical well-being.

Contact: tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au

Senior Splash & Social: Active Mornings in the Upper Hunter

The Senior Splash & Social project will consist of delivering free, weekly aqua and land fitness classes for senior members of the community in each of the towns within the Upper Hunter that has a public pool. The classes will finish with a cuppa and a friendly chat. Transport to the pool will be provided for seniors who are transport disadvantaged. The project will benefit seniors within the community who are inactive, lack mobility, have limited social interaction with other seniors and who do not have access to transport. The project will enhance the health, mobility, and social interaction of the seniors living within the Upper Hunter.

Contact: council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

Stay Connected, Stay Curious: A Senior-Friendly Path to Regional Discovery

In Warren Shire, 36% of the population is aged over 60. The Library and Visitors Centre are always seeking to expand activities on offer for those aged 65 and over, connecting our seniors within town and to the entire region. Seniors talk about trying to keep active in the hope of delaying memory loss, boredom, and loneliness.

This multi-level project will draw seniors from all over the Shire to enjoy a regular social group with the library and VIC staff, improving their mental and emotional wellbeing. With access to the games as part of the Tovertafel technology. While aimed at those over 65 the Tovertafel has options for all ages. Inter-generational events during the year will help our seniors connect with younger locals, who are often at boarding school throughout the year. Games will increase mental activity, while the project will also include two other initiatives, a memory cafe, featuring themed story circles and Penpals with Purpose.

Contact: library@warren.nsw.gov.au

Together we Thrive: Fostering Social Connections Through Village-Based Activities

Our project seeks to build meaningful social connections and enduring relationships with and between isolated older people. The primary beneficiaries will be older people living in the outlying villages across our Shire. In partnership with local village associations, community groups and services, Wingecarribee Shire Council will offer a variety of free social, recreational, and wellbeing activities. These activities will align with Council's Positive Ageing Action Plan & Strategy 2016-2026, focusing on community participation and access to information. They will also align with the guiding principles for older people in NSW as identified in the Ageing Well in NSW Seniors Strategy 2021-31.

Activities will accompany the mobile library’s regular visits to villages. Aligning activity delivery to the mobile library timetable will help older residents access local support networks and forge new friendships, while providing an ongoing calendar schedule for longer-lasting connections. Activities will be inclusive and responsive to the mobility and/or cognitive requirements of participants. They will focus on positive ageing, improved resilience and lifelong learning. Young people have also identified an interest in intergenerational cooking, gardening and dancing activities.

Contact: mail@wsc.nsw.gov.au