Centacare provides a range of social and community activities through the program called “Active Lifestyles”. This program was established for older persons living in the community targeting in particular persons who live in suburbs on the Southside of Brisbane.

Active Lifestyles is funded through the Department of Communities and aims to provide activities which allow older persons to remain active and in contact with their community.

This occurs through:

• Recognising their needs and aspirations through activities of the program.
• Modelling positive attitudes towards growing older and older persons through their participation.
• Provides accessible and secure transport to and from activities.
• Development of friendships and relationships, which minimises social isolation and depression.
• Assists people to develop confidence in accessing services in and around their local area.