Companionship and Wellbeing Support for Seniors in Adelaide

Companionship for seniors is about having someone to look forward to seeing: a chat over a cuppa, a game of cards, a short walk around the block. Kindora Connect provides companionship and wellbeing visits for older people in Adelaide under Support at Home (formerly Home Care Packages).

Visits are built around what you enjoy, at a pace that suits you, with the same worker wherever possible.

What does companionship support include?

• friendly conversation and time together at home
• reading, puzzles, cards, music or hobbies you enjoy
• short walks where it is safe
• help keeping daily routines on track
• encouragement to stay involved in activities that matter to you
• noticing changes in your mood or wellbeing and telling the right people, with your consent

On the Support at Home service list, this sits under social support and community engagement, which includes individual social support, visiting services and telephone or online check-ins.

How is companionship different from social support outings?

Companionship visits mostly happen at home and focus on connection and wellbeing. Our social support service focuses more on getting you out, to clubs, classes and appointments. Many people use a mix of both.

Who does companionship support help?

• you live alone and the days feel long
• you have lost a partner or close friend
• health problems keep you at home more than you would like
• your family lives interstate and wants to know someone is checking in

Companionship is not counselling, crisis care or clinical treatment. If you are struggling with your mental health, talk to your GP. In an emergency, call 000.

How does companionship work under Support at Home?

Kindora Connect delivers Support at Home services as an associated provider through VitalCare Support. VitalCare Support is the registered provider and manages your Support at Home budget. Kindora Connect plans and delivers your day-to-day services and is your main contact for your care.

Read what associated provider means for Support at Home.

Social support is an independence service, which attracts a moderate contribution. The cost of activities themselves, such as tickets or memberships, is yours.

What does a typical visit look like?

Your worker arrives at the usual time, makes a cuppa with you and asks how your week has been. You might finish a jigsaw, look through photos or walk to the corner shop. Before leaving, they check whether anything has changed that your family or care team should know about.