6th October, 2025
Seniors in Wingecarribee can participate in three new programs thanks to the $840,000 Connecting Seniors Grant Program 2025 which aims to reduce social isolation among older people.
In Wollondilly, three recipients have received a cumulative total of $90,000 in grant funding:
Berrima Public School P&C with the Repair Renew Connect Program, Touched By Olivia Foundation with the Community Circles Wingecarribee Shire Council Program and Wingecarribee Shire Council with the Together we Thrive: Fostering Social Connections Through Village-Based Activities Program.
Wingecarribee Council, Berrima Public School P&C and Wingecarribee Shire Council are 3 of the 28 organisations funded in this year’s Connecting Seniors Grant Program which supports projects across NSW in categories including Aboriginal, Multicultural, Creation, Enhancement or Expansion, and Local Council.
The Connecting Seniors Grant Program builds on previous grant rounds, which have been proven to reduce social isolation for thousands of seniors in NSW.
Since its launch in 2020, the grant program has funded more than 120 projects and engaged over 30,000 seniors across 82 Local Government Areas in NSW.
This program supports the Ageing Well in NSW: Seniors Strategy 2021-2031, demonstrating the Government’s commitment to creating a more inclusive community and addressing isolation and loneliness. The addition of both Aboriginal and Multicultural categories in 2025 aligns with the NSW Government’s Closing the Gap commitments and the Multicultural NSW Strategic Plan 2021-2025.
For more information about the grants program and the full list of recipients across the state, visit: https://dcj.nsw.gov.au/community-inclusion/seniors/ageing-well-in-nsw-seniors-strategy-2021-2031/events-and-projects/connecting-seniors-grant-program-2025.html
Minister for Seniors, Jodie Harrison said:
“With 28 organisations funded in 2025 across the state, there is something for everyone to get involved in.”
“These projects can provide a social lifeline for seniors who often live alone and ensures older people stay connected and age well.
“It’s important that we provided as many opportunities as we can for seniors to stay engaged with their communities and even try new experiences.
“Congratulations to the recipients – I’m looking forward to seeing our seniors make excellent use of the programs and activities on offer.”
Judy Hannan MP said:
“I am delighted to have three out of the twenty eight programs funded across the state come to Wollondilly. It is clear the Government is hearing loud and clear our needs and I am happy that things are starting to turn around with Wollondilly receiving its equal share.
“I am delighted that we have a Council, large not for profit organisation and a local P&C all receiving equal funding.”
“Having the opportunity to bring generations together is a wonderful experience of learning for everyone and I can’t wait to see these projects start.”
Mayor of Wingecarribee Jesse Fitzpatrick said:
“We are extremely grateful for the advocacy from Judy Hannan MP. In an ever stretched world of funding we appreciate every cent we get and this extra funding, particularly in our outlying villages is very welcomed.”
“I am very excited for the extra funding for Berrima Public School and having the program through Touched by Olivia Foundation is an amazing opportunity and we are fortunate to have it here in Wingecarribee.
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