Social Support & Community Engagement

Did you know that our local Right at Home offices regularly arrange amazing social outings and group activities for their clients?

This International Coffee Day, our Perth Northern Suburbs and Perth West Coast teams joined forces for something special: a shared morning out filled with coffee, conversation, and connection.

October 1 is International Day of Older Persons — a day to honour the contributions, wisdom, and resilience of older people in our communities. At Right at Home, it’s also a time to celebrate something we strongly believe in: the power of connection.

Loneliness isn’t just a feeling — it’s a health risk, particularly for older Australians. As the winter months set in and the days grow shorter, many older adults experience increased social isolation, especially those living alone or managing health conditions.

At Right at Home, we believe that connection is care. That’s why we’re shining a light on loneliness during Loneliness Awareness Week (4–10 August 2025) — and sharing simple ways to help older Australians feel more connected, seen, and supported this winter.

Winter is the perfect season for warm connections, meaningful activities, and making memories with older Australians. Whether you’re a carer, a family member, or a community coordinator, planning seasonal activities helps beat the winter blues and encourages social engagement and joy.

Good mental health is important to people of all ages, and that includes you! 

Community involvement as a retiree is not just important, it is vital for both continued socialisation and cognitive function. Right at Home, Australia's premier, quality home care provider, has tips for the elderly.

Each year on 27 June, PTSD Awareness Day recognises the effects post-traumatic stress has on the lives of those impacted by it. 

It is safe to say that many of us have experienced loneliness at one point or another. It is a normal part of life – along with all the times we may have wished for the opposite – just a few moments of peace and quiet! But too much loneliness and isolation can lead to physical and mental health problems as you age.

As we begin another year, many of us might already be struggling with ambitious new year’s resolutions. So why don’t we take a step back and look at our quality of life. How would you rate your quality of life? On a scale of one to five, with one being low and five being high, what number would you assign to the quality of life you have today?

It's the festive season and as we head into the New Year this weekend, what better excuse to connect with those we love!