Social Activities Program Brochure(PDF, 5MB)
Social Activities (Mandarin) Brochure(PDF, 916KB)
View the social calendar(PDF, 24MB)
We understand that being social and staying connected with your community is important for continued wellbeing.
You have interests, things you want to learn, achieve and do. We can connect you with a range of opportunities to continue these interests, take up new ones, make new friends or reconnect with those you haven’t seen in a while.
Who is eligible?
The City of Burnside Home Support Program social activities are funded by the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP). To be eligible for services, you must be aged 65 years or older or 50 years or older if you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.
Before you can receive services you will need to contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422.
My Aged Care will determine the services you are eligible for and then provide you with referral codes for these services. To access our social activities you will require a Social Support Group referral code from My Aged Care. To commence services, please phone us with your referral code.
How can we help?
Contact us, we are here to listen. Our friendly team is here to answer any questions you might have and connect you with the services you choose.
Social: 8366 4144
The Shed program offers a friendly and safe meeting place for men and women to gather, chat and get involved in interesting projects.
To access the program participants will need a Social Support Group referral from My Aged Care and be registered with the Burnside Home Support Program. Bookings essential.
Where: The Shed, Conyngham Street, Glenside
When: Mondays to Fridays. 2 sessions per day: 9.30 am - 12.30 pm and 1 pm - 4 pm.
Duration: 3 hours
Contact: 8366 4144
Come and learn something new at our regular community information sessions. With topics covering a variety of themes, these sessions give you the opportunity to engage with experts about subjects of interest including health and wellbeing, technology and local history.
Where: Burnside Library
When: Once a month - days and times to be advised.
Contact: 8366 4193
Join us for a bus trip, make some new friends and visit some interesting locations around Adelaide. Trips include guided tours, movies trips and lunch outings to local hotels and cafes.
To access the program participants will need a Social Support Group referral from My Aged Care and be registered with the Burnside Home Support Program. Bookings essential.
View the Social Activities Calendar(PDF, 24MB) and book online via our Social Outings Bookings form.
All bus trip - social outing events will need to be booked via Eventbrite. Please click the link above to login or register to start booking events now!
Contact: 8366 4144
Warm up your vocal chords and have fun singing your heart out! Followed by afternoon tea.
Beginners welcome. No experience necessary.
To access the program participants will need a Social Support Group referral from My Aged Care and be registered with the Burnside Home Support Program. Bookings essential.
Where: Burnside Ballroom
When: 1.30 pm - 3 pm Mondays
Contact: 8366 4144
Come and play chess with a cuppa and some friends.
Chess sets provided. Beginners Welcome.
Where: Burnside Community Centre
When: 9 am - 11.30 am Tuesdays
Contact: 8366 4144
The 3Rs program allows isolated older adults to take part in weekly group activities and reconnect with their community. Activities include art, music, exercise and outings.
Make friends and learn some new skills, while offering carers a regular, planned break throughout the week.
This program is available to older adults including those with mild memory loss.
Where: Various locations across the Eastern region
When: 10 am – 2 pm Monday to Friday
Contact: 8366 4144
Fancy some knitting and a good chat? Come and join our weekly knitting group.
Beginners welcome, there are plenty of people on hand to help get you started.
To access the program participants will need a Social Support Group referral from My Aged Care and be registered with the Burnside Home Support Program. Bookings essential.
Where: Burnside Community Centre
When: 10 am - 12 noon Tuesdays
Contact: 8366 4144
Looking for a great way to catch up with other blokes in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere? Join us for some good food, great coffee and even better conversation at our weekly men’s breakfast.
To access the program participants will need a Social Support Group referral from My Aged Care and be registered with the Burnside Home Support Program. Bookings essential.
Where: Kensington Baseball Club, Newland Park, Erindale
When: 8:30 am – 10.30 am Mondays
Contact: 8366 4144