Stay connected to your community with the help from the Warrnambool City Council Social Support Team.
The social support team offer a variety of supported social programs to help you participate and stay connected to the community.
Out & About
Our program runs between 9.30am and 3pm every weekday, our friendly staff can pick up and drop off clients from their own home. Activities are planned by staff in a way that ensures clients will be able to enjoy getting out and about in the community in a relaxed and supported environment whilst having a meal, chatting with each other and having lots of fun.
Upcoming programs:
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Please note: Programs can be subject to change at short notice.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| July 20 Morning: Audiology Information session with Chloe from Spec Savers Audiology Warrnambool at Archie Graham Community Centre Lunch: Images Restaurant | July 21 Morning: Explore Waldock Way Wetlands (For National Tree Day 26th July) Lunch: Warrnambool Football Club | July 22 Morning: Waldock Way Wetlands Walk (For National Tree Day 26th July) Lunch: The Warrnambool Football Club | July 23 Morning: Hydrogen Hub Tour - Deakin University Lunch: The Flying Horse | July 24 Morning: Visit to St Pius X Parish School from 10.30am to 12 midday Lunch: Rafferty's Tavern |
| July 27 Morning: Introduction to the Port Fairy Library Lunch: The Stump Port Fairy | July 28 Morning: Music and Bingo at Archie Graham Lunch: Warrnambool Bowls Club, Timor Street | July 29 Morning: Pearsons Nursery Lunch: The Junction Hotel, Allansford | July 30 Morning: Lighthouse Theatre behind the scenes tour Lunch: The Whalers Hotel | July 31 Morning: Big R's Shed Lunch: Charlies on East, Port Fairy |
| August 3 In- Centre from 10am no bus transport today - Philatelic Society presentation 11am Lunch: Archie Cafe 12pm-1pm Sing Australia - 1pm-2pm | August 4 Morning: Warrnambool Art Gallery - Young Protrait Exhibition Lunch: The Whalers Hotel | August 5 10:30 pickup Morning: Logans beach whale platform Lunch: The Nook on Hopkins | August 6 Morning: Koroit Railway garden Lunch: Dukes Commercial Hotel | August 7 Morning: Tour of Warrnambool Stadium - 11.45am Lunch: City Bowls Club, Cramer Street Cafe |
| August 10 Morning: Homemakers Centre shopping Lunch: The Flying Horse, Warrnambool | August 11 Morning: Glyph Gallery, Port Fairy Lunch: Cobbs Bakery, Port Fairy | August 12 Morning: FRV Presentation at AGC Lunch: Cattleya Thai | August 13 Morning: CBA Staying Safe Online presentation Lunch: Images Restaurant | August 14 Morning: Koroit Lions Op Shop Lunch: Noodledoof, Koroit |
| August 17 Morning: Book Week at the Koroit Library Lunch: Noodledoof, Koroit | August 18 Morning: Live Music with John Maher from 10.30am, Seniors Meeting room AGC Lunch: Archie Cafe | August 19 Morning: Foodshare 11:15am booked Lunch: Rafferty's Tavern | August 20 Morning: Bunnings shopping Lunch: Cheeseworld Cafe, Allansford | August 21 Morning: Live Music with John Maher at AGC from 10.30am Lunch: Images Restaurant |
| August 24 Morning: Family History Month - Convict presentation at AGC Lunch: Schnitz, Warrnambool | August 25 Morning: Book week dress up at the Warrnambool Library Lunch: SW TAFE Cafe | August 26 Morning: Glyph Gallery, Port Fairy Lunch: Charlies on East, Port Fairy | August 27 Morning: Warrnambool Art Gallery - Young Portrait show Lunch: RSL Warrnambool | August 28 Morning: West W'bool Neighbourhood House - Come and try Table Tennis Lunch: Rafferty's Tavern |
| August 31 Morning: Warrnambool Art Gallery - Young Protrait Exhibition Lunch: The Whalers Hotel |
Happy Wanderers In-centre Group
Our in-centre based social support group offers opportunities for anyone with a social support group referral to meet other people in a social environment at the Archie Graham Community Centre. The program runs each Monday from 10am to 2pm and includes many fun activities, guest presenters and live music.
Young Parents Social Support Group
Home and community care program for younger people
It can be easy to feel alone when you first become a parent, but there are always people who are ready and willing to help. Our young parents social support group provides our clients the opportunity to join like-minded parents who are going through their own experiences and emotions related to parenting.
Based on the values of equity, social inclusion, and collaboration, we offer a non-judgemental environment where both parents and children are supported. Encouragement is provided by caring staff to engage and work together to form social connections in a relaxed, welcoming and supported environment.
Our group of young parents, who are also welcome to bring their toddlers along, meet once a week for lunch and social interaction. Activities and social outings are planned around our clients' interests and needs.
Cafe Style Social Support
The cafe style support program is a luncheon once per month for carers and recipients of people that have dementia or any other neurological condition. It is an opportunity for people to connect with one another, make new friendships with others, and share experiences.
Luncheons are held at the Lady Bay Resort, 2 Pertobe Road from 12 noon until 2.30pm. The venue is fully accessible to the function room.
It is a wonderful opportunity for developing companionship and connection with other people within the community.
This program is not offered to people on a Support at Home package or NDIS.
2026 luncheons:
| Remaining 2026 dates | July 9 | August 13 | September 10 | October 8 | November 12 | December 10 (dress in your Christmas cheer) |
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What is Social Support?
Social Support is the opportunity for social interaction to connect with others to share experiences, gain support and minimise social isolation in an informal and relaxed environment.
Our programs aim to maintain participant independence and prevent social isolation by creating social networks that enhance physical, psychological and social well being. Programs are tailored to your interests and encourage social connection in a friendly and welcoming environment. Our friendly staff will support clients to meet people, join in group activities and share enjoyable experiences with others.
Referrals for Social Support can be received from:
People aged 65, or over 50 years for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
My Aged Care - email: https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/ or call: 1800 200 422 to register.
People under 65
General practitioners, hospital or other health services and community agencies.
Self Referrals
Please contact Warrnambool City Council Home Support Services
call: 03 5559 4801 or email: hacc_coordination@warrnambool.vic.gov.au
For more information
Please call our social support coordinator on 5559 4879 or 0447 246 493.