“Covid didn’t stop us, it just changed the way we did things with less group activities and more phone conferencing support as well as the launch of our food pantry, however, many of our activities have returned,” he said.
“Our social groups and staying active are incredibly important services for our seniors.
“WSCC’s social support groups are about connecting with old friends or making new ones with the support of qualified and experienced care workers; morning tea or lunch is provided and of course, they are free to attend.”
Also offering playgroups for mums and bubs four days a week, technology lessons, family counselling, language and citizenship classes and free legal advice, WSCC features in-house case workers to assist the elderly or those with disability who might be having NDIS issues.
Mr Saddik says they are close to launching a cafe at the centre and are thrilled with the booming popularity of the table tennis group which meets three times a week.
“Table tennis is great for improving mental alertness and useful for preventing and treating Alzheimer’s disease,” he said.
The seniors groups meet on Tuesdays at WSCC, 98 Auburn Road, Auburn, 10am-12pm, and the Granville Centre, 1 Memorial Drive, Granville, 12.30-2.30pm. Ph: 9649 2063.
