Seniors Connected Program
The Seniors Connected Program (the program) was established as a time limited activity to test a variety of interventions to address loneliness and social isolation experienced by older Australians aged over 55 living in the community (or Indigenous Australians aged 50 or over).
About the program
With a total budget allocation of $10 million between 2019-20 and 2023-24, the two key activities delivered under the program included:
- the G’Day Line on 1300 920 552, a free national phone support service
- establishment of 12 Village Hubs across Australia to provide members with an informal peer support network to help them age well in their community for as long as possible.
Funding was split evenly between the two activities. The Village Hubs activity concluded on 30 June 2024. The G’day Line will continue to operate until 30 September 2024.
You can contact the department’s Seniors Connected Team via seniorsconnected@dss.gov.au(link sends e-mail).
G’Day Line
The G’Day Line is a free national phone support service which offers older Australians an opportunity to have a free, anonymous, friendly chat with a volunteer over the phone. The service is available from 8am to 8pm (AEDT/AEST) seven days a week.
The G’Day Line will also connect callers to resources, information and social prescribing activities to alleviate the impact of loneliness and social isolation.
The number for the G’Day Line is 1300 920 552. More information on the G’Day Line can be found at: G’Day Line web page.
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