Community Connections
Strong social connections mean a better quality of life.
We understand your challenges to become socially connected when you’re from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background.
That’s why we’re a Community Connections Partner, working with CALD communities to connect you with people who understand you and help you get the support you need to achieve your goals.
What is the Community Connections program?
The Community Connections program helps people to be more independent at home and to build stronger social and community connections across South Australia.
Strong social connections can improve your quality of life and provide better health outcomes.
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare estimates that around 1 in 7 people experience social isolation, and that this has a negative effect on their mental and physical health, and their ability to participate in the community.
You don’t have to feel lonely to be socially isolated. Infrequent social contact and a lack of engagement in the community can be enough to negatively impact your quality of life.
Who is Community Connections for?
Community Connections is for people living in South Australia who are:
Aged 18 to 64.
Need short-term support to improve their wellbeing by strengthening their connections with communities, social networks, and services.
Ineligible for Federal Government programs, such as the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and My Aged Care.
Some South Australians struggle to form social connections more than others.
This program aims to provide more help to:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
People who are culturally and linguistically diverse and for whom English is not their first language
People who identify as LGBTQIA+
Unpaid carers
People who are financially disadvantaged
People living in disadvantaged locations and communities, including rural, regional, and low socio-economic areas
How does Community Connections work?
This can include helping you to:
Take part in local community activities
Find new support groups
Receive extra help at home
Contact Us
“We’ve got your back.”
62 Athol Street, Athol Park, SA 5012
51 Bower Street, Woodville, SA 5011
28 Ann Street, Salisbury, SA 5108
PO Box 180 Kilkenny, SA, 5009
admin@caassa.org.au
(08) 8447 8821
Opening hours 9am – 5pm
The Community Connections program is funded by the Department of Human Services (DHS).
Contact Us
For more information, download the Community Connections brochure or Contact Us.
The Community Connections program is funded by the Department of Human Services (DHS).