Companionship Visits
We provide one-on-one social support visits that provide companionship and can also include help with shopping, bills, and accessing appointments.
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Support & Community Initiatives
Current Programs
Our support and activity groups offer a variety of social activities, outings, and workshops for clients and carers. Everyone can learn new skills, make friends, and enjoy being part of a welcoming and supportive environment.
Group Social Support
We provide opportunities for seniors to participate in culturally appropriate social interactions, make and maintain friendship.
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Respite Services for Carers
Our Centre-based Respite Program offers carers a break while ensuring their dependents are supported by AMCS at one of our Respite Centres. We provide culturally tailored initiatives for cultures including Eastern European, South Indian, and Sri Lankan backgrounds, helping participants stay connected to their language and culture.
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Connections for Wellbeing
Our free multicultural program supports emotional wellbeing by helping individuals build connections, join social activities, and learn new skills.
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Support & Relief Services
Subject to funding and availability, AMCS offers free support and relief services for individuals and families facing financial hardship.
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Health & Wellbeing Ambassadors
AMCS' multilingual Health and Wellbeing Ambassadors support CALD seniors in Melbourne, enhancing their knowledge, communication, and community engagement.
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Art Against Ageism
Our Art Against Ageism competition challenges ageing stereotypes by showcasing seniors' beauty, talents, and diverse capabilities through meaningful artwork.
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Digital Piazza
We help seniors learn to use technology for communication, entertainment, online services, banking, social media, and staying connected.
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Multicultural Dementia Care & Support Centres
If you live with dementia or are a carer, our free dementia support centres provide comprehensive, empathetic and compassionate care, tailored to each individual’s specific requirements.
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Money Smart for Seniors
Our Money Smart for Seniors project addresses the ‘silent crimes’ of elder financial abuse, scams and fraud.
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Past Programs
Our past support and activity group projects delivered social activities, community events, and workshops that brought people together, supported wellbeing, strengthened connections, and created inclusive, welcoming spaces for clients and carers. Take a look at some of the previous community engagement projects that we have run over the years.
Moving For Life
AMCS delivered physical activity programs that increased older CALD seniors’ exercise, social connections, stamina, and wellbeing through tailored group activities and gentle movement.
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Ecstra Foundation-funded project raised financial abuse awareness among culturally diverse seniors, ran co-design workshops, and developed multilingual resources and discussions to improve informed financial decision-making.
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AMCS co-designed and delivered outreach workshops, created multilingual materials, and shared COVIDSafe messages to engage diverse communities and promote public health.
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Free social gardening program supported carers to connect, enjoy therapeutic gardening, build friendships, receive professional guidance, and improve wellbeing together.
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