Our Community Connectors Can Help You Get Started
Con's Story
It was a bit of a slow start with his community connector as Con wasn’t sure why someone who wasn’t being paid would care about his wellbeing. However, three months after being referred to the Living Our Best Life Project, Con was involved in three different community activities and said that he now had a reason for getting out of the bed in the morning.
“I feel life is a lot better, so much so that I have been able to stop some of the anti-depression meds. It’s actually changed my life. I feel like there is a purpose to my day where before I wouldn’t bother hardly getting out of bed before 2-3 o’clock.”
“My health has changed greatly, its chalk and cheese, everybody needs some kind of purpose and I had nothing, and now I have found one or a few! Making some good friends out of this, meeting some nice people.”
Meet Our Community Connectors
Community Connectors are compassionate volunteers who dedicate their time to guide individuals in discovering activities that enhance their wellbeing and bring joy into their lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Explore answers to common queries about Community Connectors, including support services, eligibility, and how to get involved.
A Community Connector will help you find a local social group or activity to participate in. First they will discuss with you what is important for your wellbeing. Then your Community Connector will assist you to identify local social groups or activities and services you can benefit from. Finally, they will offer support and encouragement while you are getting started.
To be eligible for a Community Connector you must be 60 years or over, and require assistance to access social groups, activities and services in the Outer Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. You don’t need to know which activities you’d like to participate in. Our Community Connectors can help you discover what is available to you.
- 0457 646 384
- livingourbestlifeproject@gmail.com
