Social Support & Community Connection Services — Mornington Peninsula, Frankston, Bayside & South East Melbourne

Staying socially connected is not a luxury -it is a fundamental part of living well. For clients across the Mornington Peninsula, Frankston, Rosebud, Bayside and South East Melbourne, meaningful social connection can make the difference between simply getting by and truly thriving.

Whether it is a morning walk along the beach at Rosebud, a visit to a local café in Frankston, attending a community group in Mornington, or simply having a warm and familiar face at the door -After-Care is here to make those moments happen.

At After-Care, we understand that loneliness and social isolation can have a profound impact on mental health, confidence and overall quality of life particularly for older Australians and individuals living with disability. Our social support and community connection services are built around genuine human connection, shared experiences and real relationships -not just task completion.

We walk alongside you, every step of the way.

Social support and community connection is a funded service that helps older Australians and people living with disability stay socially active, emotionally supported and connected to the people, places and activities they love.

For eligible clients, social support funding can cover a wide range of connection-based activities -from regular in-home visits and accompanied beach outings through to support attending community events, religious services, local clubs and recreational activities.

After-Care is a registered provider delivering social support and community connection services across Rosebud, Frankston, Mornington, Hastings, Seaford, Carrum Downs, Cheltenham, Mentone, Mordialloc, Langwarrin, Dandenong and surrounding Bayside and South East Melbourne suburbs.

In-Home Social Support and Companionship

For clients who prefer the comfort and familiarity of home, our carers bring warmth, conversation and genuine connection directly to your door:

• Regular home visits for friendly conversation, company and connection
• Companionship during meals and daily routines
• Support with hobbies, games, reading, puzzles and shared activities
• Gentle, reassuring emotional support and conversation
• Encouragement to stay connected with family and friends
• Wellbeing check-ins and reassurance visits
• Support with letter writing, phone calls and video chats to family

A familiar, friendly face visiting regularly can make an enormous difference to daily mood, motivation and overall wellbeing.

Attending Community Groups and Social Events

Staying connected to community groups, clubs and local events is one of the most powerful ways to maintain social wellbeing and a sense of purpose. After-Care supports clients to:

• Attend local community centres and neighbourhood houses
• Participate in craft groups, gardening clubs and book clubs
• Join men’s sheds, walking groups and social sport
• Attend church services, religious gatherings and cultural events
• Participate in Meals on Wheels social groups and senior activity centres
• Engage with local council-run programs and community events
• Access arts, music and performance events across the Mornington Peninsula

Transport to Social Activities and Community Events

Getting there is half the challenge. After-Care provides safe, reliable and friendly transport support -ensuring clients across the Mornington Peninsula, Frankston and Bayside suburbs never miss the social activities and community experiences that matter most:

• Transport to social groups, clubs and community events
• Accompanied travel to the beach, markets and local destinations
• Flexible scheduling around your social calendar and preferences
• Safe and supportive travel with a familiar, trusted carer
• Support using public transport independently and confidently
• Door-to-door accompanied transport across South East Melbourne