Community Connector Program:

Community Connector Interacts with people in the community through programs she facilitates & one on one’s sessions in the areas ofNewnham, Mowbray, Rocherlea. She engages With a variety of programs that caters for ages 0-88. ‘Ihe Community Connector networks with community, family, council and various services to enhance people’s health and wellbeing by connecting them in their community. She engages in a variety of ways and continues to access changes according to the community’s needs.

Your Space Program:

This operates at the Newnham NSCC (Wednesdays pm) Mowbray NSCC (Mondays I —2 pm) & The Shed in Rocherlea (Thursdays 12—2 pm) Adults are connecting through chatting, having a free lunch together, activities, information sharing in a welcoming fun environment. This year new families have moved to this area, they drop in Or Stay and have lunch and a cuppa. Each area has different people coming along and in some cases they go to several. The surveys show there is increased socialization skills which is evident With the friendships that are
formed. reduces their isolation which has been a high issue. ‘lhe Social Club is also a place to meet people and engage through chatter, games, activities, etc. In this program the Community Connector floats between the lunch area, outside, and in the room, adapting depending on the needs. A group member said; “I felt like nothing was a problem, they were gone”. This demonstrates people are feeling happy and can de-stress for this time enabling them to re-focus on issues better later. It is good for their mental health. “I have no-one at home, this is the only thing 1 100k forward to all the long week” Stats Snapshot:- Participants: 652 (Your Space x 3 groups at Newnham, Mowbray and Rocherlea)

Suburbs Community centre ANNUAL REPORT 2025-26

Dance Fir: This is for people 18 years and Older who ha in a wonderful welcoming environment. It is “we don’t just come to dance; we come to the week”. The members also support each. It is wonderful to see the friendships that ha•’Tai Chi This is on Mondays at “Ihe Newnham NSCC program at their own pace, in their own way starts off good cause of this”. The calmness this enjoyable for all, mental health workers Participants: 159

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Peeps Youth Group:

This is a fun youth group for children IO — 17 years Old and is held at The Shed in Rocherlea on Mondays 3 pm 4. 15pm.It is their space to chat, eat together, play eightball, table tennis, soccer etc. The Community Connector & worker engages with the children and listen to their needs.” I love hanging with my friends here We got funding for a bike safety excursion which many families from Peeps & Children’s University came along which was very valued & wonderful connections were made throughout the school holidays. • ‘we could not afford to do this With our kids, it’s just wonderful”. “Me & my kids had the best time, loved everything”. Families also accessed more community events which was fabulous! PCYC come along once a month bringing physical activities. At present some children have moved on due to their age & attending high school and sports after school, so we are encouraging and slowly getting new participants. We engage With the children
• one on one and support issues they are addressing & building their confidence is a high need. Stats Snapshot:- Participants: 381

Children’S University:

This is a wonderful program for children 8- 15 years old. It is held at Newnham NSCC on nursdays at 3.15 — 4.15. We adapt to the family’s needs i.e. many go to different schools so sometimes come later, but that’s 0k as they are committed & excited. Children love the surprise of not knowing what activities we are doing. Children have been at school all day so the Community Connector and support worker make the activities fun With a learning element and they love having snacks after a long day. We have many families who have committed for years with this program and we now have for the first time a 1 5-year-old Who has earned a maroon passport book which means they are now a leader so helps the younger children. Children supported and were involved in community events i.e. Youth Week. We •werebased at Ihe Shed however the acoustics along with parents staying due to travelling made it difficult to hear voices, so we reassessed and moved back
to Newnham NSCC which has proved successful. Stats Snapshot participants:

Community Keep:

This is for anyone over 18 years of age who wants to enjoy doing exercises with fun. Lots Of laughter While exercising at your own pace. “This is good for me and I love making new friends” “l couldn’t afford Other classes and wouldn’t be able to do this if it wasn’t for free”, I feel better in my health”. Stats Snapshot: Participants: 150