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Social Support & Companionship

Friendly support for conversation, outings, hobbies and community connection, helping older people and NDIS participants stay socially engaged.

Social Support support at home

Social support and companionship helps people stay connected to the activities, places and relationships that give life shape. Visits can be quiet and familiar at home, or focused on getting out into the community with confidence.

Every plan is shaped around the person receiving support. We take time to understand what a good day looks like, where help is genuinely useful, and how to preserve independence rather than take it away.

You can use these supports as a regular service, a short-term bridge after a change in health, or as a top-up alongside existing funded care. We keep pricing, schedules and responsibilities clear before services begin.

What we offer

Services we can bring to your home

  • Companionship visits

    Regular time for conversation, reading, games or shared interests.

  • Community outings

    Support to visit cafes, libraries, clubs, events and social groups.

  • Hobbies and interests

    Encouragement to keep enjoying gardening, music, craft or sport.

  • Family connection

    Help using phone or video calls and staying in touch with loved ones.

  • Gentle activity

    Walking, light exercise or local outings matched to your energy levels.

  • Confidence building

    Step-by-step support to try new routines and community activities.

Paying for care

Funding options

We'll help you understand which pathway fits — always check the latest government guidance.

  • NDIS

    Community participation and social supports may be funded in eligible plans.

  • Support at Home

    Social connection can form part of an aged-care support plan.

  • Private care

    Add companionship or outings privately when you want extra flexibility.

Why us

Why choose us for social support

  • Less isolation

    A regular friendly face can make the week feel more connected.

  • Confidence outside home

    Support workers help make outings feel planned and manageable.

  • Choice and control

    Activities are shaped around your interests, not a fixed program.

  • Support for carers

    Companionship visits can give family carers time to rest or attend tasks.

  • Local connection

    We help you stay involved with the places and people you value.

Getting started

How it works

  1. Call us

    Tell us what support you are looking for, what funding you have and when you would like help to begin.

  2. Free consultation

    We meet with you to understand your routines, goals, preferences and any clinical or safety needs.

  3. Care plan

    Together we agree on services, schedules, funding and the right support worker match.

  4. Support begins

    Your team starts visiting, with regular check-ins so support stays useful as life changes.

Keep exploring

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Community Participation

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Life Skills

Practical coaching in cooking, budgeting, travel, routines, communication and independent living skills.

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Aged Care

Stay in the home you love with personalised in-home aged care. Our carers help with everyday tasks, health needs and companionship, on a schedule that suits you.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Ready to find the right support?

Tell us a little about what you need — it takes about two minutes, and there's no obligation.

Referring a client or patient?

Support coordinators, discharge planners and health professionals can send us a referral online.