Social Support Groups
Social connections help to support our overall happiness and health as we age. Footprints Social Support Group activities are designed to nurture social interaction, encourage independence, and enhance health and wellbeing.
Our Social Support Groups help participants to build friendships, form social connections, and become more engaged with their local community.
Participants play an active role in designing their own support and guiding group activities. Through this involvement, participants can take part in small-group activities and outings, such as seeing movies, enjoying picnics, visiting libraries, and visiting local attractions.
Download our guide for more information.
Who is this program for?
To be eligible, you must be:
- still living at home,
- aged 65 years and older (or 50 years and older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people),
- Live in the North Brisbane, South Brisbane, or Caboolture regions,
- AND be funded through:
Home Care Packages (HCP)
Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)
Service fees
Social Support Groups can be accessed and funded through:
- Home Care Packages (HCP)
- Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)
A small contribution is charged to CHSP participants, this covers transport to and from group activities.
There will be additional costs depending on the type of activity, where participants are required to cover the cost of meals and admission fees, such as movie tickets and entry to local attractions.
Our groups may also be accessed on a fee for service basis by people who are not funded through HCP or CHSP.
How to refer
Need an assessment?
To arrange a Home Care Package (HCP) or Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) assessment, phone My Aged Care:
Already assessed?
If you have already been assessed and have a referral for this service, or you are already a client of Footprints HCP or CHSP programs, or wish to access our groups on a fee for service basis, please contact our friendly Social Support Group team:
