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Social Support Groups

Individual (one-on-one) and group outing sessions to stay active, independent and socially connected within our community

Social Support Groups assist people’s ability to remain connected to the community by providing a range of enjoyable and meaningful activities that build upon independence.

What we provide

Social Support Group offers various group activities to meet a range of interests and social needs. The Groups have members from all over the Bass Coast region.

Our staff work with you and the people who support you. They provide a program of various activities and opportunities to maintain and enhance your independence and social contacts.

Transport is available. Our staff will discuss this with you if required.

 How we can help you

Our Social Support Group is a great way to stay active, independent and socially connected with others in your community.

The program is aimed to support people living at home who:

  • Would like to build more social connections
  • Wish to participate in gentle exercise to build and maintain strength, balance and stamina
  • Are unable to get out into the community due to mobility, fatigue or confidence issues
  • Feel isolated and alone
  • Want a community contact within a supported group setting 

What's in it for you  

Some benefits to attending the Social Support Group include: 

  • Having fun
  • Meeting new people or catching up with old friends
  • Grabbing a bite to eat or a cuppa
  • Improving sense of self
  • Restoring self-confidence and motivation
  • Physical improvements and a more positive outlook  

How much does it cost

Commonwealth Home Support Program

If you are registered with My Aged Care and are eligible for the Commonwealth Home  Support Program (CHSP), you can access our Individual Support and Social Group programs at a subsidised rate.

Support at Home Program

If you are a recipient of the Support at Home Program you can still access our programs, however we are required to charge the full cost for this service to your program.  

A staff member will discuss the cost of attending with you.

How to access this service

Referral to this service can be made by your general practitioner (GP), another medical specialist or a healthcare professional.

Referrals can be made via the telephone, email or post as follows.

Phone: (03) 5671 3175
Email: access@basscoasthealth.com.au
Address: Access Team
P.O. Box 120, Wonthaggi, Vic, 3995

More information

My Aged Care
Phone: 1800 200 422
Website: www.myagedcare.gov.au

For all enquiries please contact our friendly Social Support Group team:

Wonthaggi: (03) 5671 3520
San Remo: (03) 5671 9225
Email: socialsupportgroup@basscoasthealth.org.au 

Where: Wonthaggi Hospital, 235 Graham St Wonthaggi 
When: Monday to Thursday
Mail: PO Box 120, Wonthaggi Vic, 3995 
Phone: (03) 5671 3333
Email: info@basscoasthealth.org.au

Where: Phillip Island Community Hospital, 50-58 Church St Cowes Vic 3922 
Phone: (03) 5951 2100    

Where: San Remo, 1 Back Beach Rd San Remo Vic 3925 
When: Monday to Thursday 
Phone: (03) 5671 3333     

Wonthaggi Hospital
Address

235 Graham St
Wonthaggi VIC 3995

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday

Phillip Island Community Hospital
Address

50 – 56 Church St
Cowes VIC VIC 3922

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday

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