Our social groups are an ideal way to maintain friendships, form new ones and keep active and connected.

Helping Hand offers a range of social group activities in Parafield Gardens, Wynn Vale, Holden Hill and Oakden, for older people. Our social group activities offer a friendly and safe space to connect with others in your community, and are run by welcoming and friendly staff and volunteers.

Click here to download a timetable of our social groups, or scroll down to read more.

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Be Connected

Build your digital skills, confidence and safety online.

9:30am to 12:00pm every Friday

Helping Hand Wellbeing Centre
422 Salisbury Highway, Parafield Gardens

Cinema Social

Enjoy a monthly trip to the cinema to see a film on the big screen.

9:00am to 1:00pm, 2nd Friday of the month

Meet at Helping Hand Wellbeing Centre
422 Salisbury Highway, Parafield Gardens

Play For All Ages

Connect with younger generations through fun, chat and play.

10:00am to 11:30am 2nd Tuesday of the month

Surrey Downs Community Centre
6 Zanoni Crescent, Surrey Downs

Creative Catch Ups

Bring along your own craft and hobby projects to work on together.

9:30am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm, every Friday

Helping Hand Wellbeing Centre
422 Salisbury Highway, Parafield Gardens

Games and More

Enjoy group games such as carpet bowls, darts, and so much more.

1:00pm to 4:00pm Tuesday fortnightly

Helping Hand Wellbeing Centre
422 Salisbury Highway, Parafield Gardens

Golden Girls and Guys

Get together and enjoy social conversations, games and puzzles.

9:30am to 12:00pm, and 1:00pm to 4:00pm every Monday

Helping Hand Wellbeing Centre
422 Salisbury Highway, Parafield Gardens

Golden Years Club

Enjoy social connections, games and friendly conversation.

9:30am to 12:00pm every Wednesday

Jubilee Community Centre, Building 2
7 Jubilee Way, Wynn Vale

Hills Boys

A group where men can enjoy a good chat, as well as games and more.

9:30am to 12:00pm Wednesday fortnightly

Holden Hill Community Centre
82 Valiant Road, Holden Hill

Ladies Zone

A group where ladies can enjoy good conversation, activities and so much more.

9:30am to 12:00pm every Tuesday

Helping Hand Wellbeing Centre
422 Salisbury Highway, Parafield Gardens

Let’s Art

Bring along your art masterpiece or create something great together.

1:00pm to 4:00pm every Monday

Helping Hand Wellbeing Centre
422 Salisbury Highway, Parafield Gardens

Let’s Garden

A chance to get together, learn, potter and grow the Billabong Garden.

9:30am to 12:00pm every Monday

Helping Hand Wellbeing Centre
422 Salisbury Highway, Parafield Gardens

Lunch Out and About

Visit local eateries and enjoy a delicious lunch with fellow foodies once a month.

11:30am to 3:00pm, 1st Monday and Tuesday of the month

Meet at Helping Hand Wellbeing Centre
422 Salisbury Highway, Parafield Gardens

Meaningful Connections

Meet up to share lively conversation, play games, and solve puzzles.

1:00pm to 4:00pm every Tuesday

Helping Hand Wellbeing Centre
422 Salisbury Highway, Parafield Gardens

Men’s Zone

A group where men can enjoy a good chat, games and so much more.

9:30am to 12:00pm every Tuesday

Helping Hand Wellbeing Centre
422 Salisbury Highway, Parafield Gardens

Music and Song

Sing your heart out to your favourite songs old and new.

1:00pm to 4:00pm, Wednesday fortnightly

Helping Hand Wellbeing Centre
422 Salisbury Highway, Parafield Gardens

Walking Group

Take a walk in the local area, while enjoying lively conversation.

9:30am to 11:00am, Wednesday fortnightly

Meet at Roy Amer Reserve
Regent Court, Oakden

How do I join a group?

For more information about joining a group, or starting a new group in your community,
call our friendly staff on 1300 444 663.