City of Boroondara: social support groups video

Background

Introducing residents to local groups

The City of Boroondara asked Dream Engine to introduce its social support groups to older residents approved for Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) support.

The video shows local activities, outings and programs residents can join from home. It also explains where to find help choosing a group and arranging transport.

The challenge

Showing what to expect

The brief was to show residents what happens at a social support group after they have been approved for support through My Aged Care.

We needed to cover the activities and venues, along with questions about transport and choosing a suitable group.

The action

Filming at the local programs

We filmed a presenter-led tour across Boroondara so viewers could see the programs where they happen.

Filming included Balwyn Evergreen Centre, Trentwood at the Hub, Hawthorn Community House, Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre, Council-run programs and BASScare.

The presenter introduces each location and its activities. Alongside these explanations, viewers see residents taking part in the groups.

Older Boroondara residents taking part in social support activities — Residents taking part in activities at Boroondara’s social support groups.

The action

Activities, transport and advice

The video covers exercise, Tai Chi, chair yoga, art, books and poetry, life writing, music, iPad classes, craft, outings and programs residents can join from home.

It also includes Songhaven for people living with dementia and culturally specific activities such as Cantonese opera.

The film explains door-to-door transport, the community bus and Council’s free aged-care navigation service. This service helps residents find support and choose a group. See more of our government video production.

Older Boroondara residents taking part in a community music activity — Residents take part in a community music activity.

The result

A video residents can refer to

The finished three-minute video gives the City of Boroondara an introduction to its social support groups that it can share with residents.

It brings the featured programs into one video, showing residents what they can join and where to get advice about their options.

Local groupsA presenter introduces the groups and the people taking part

Activities and locationsExamples of exercise, creative activities, outings and programs to join from home

Transport and adviceHow to get help choosing a group and travelling to it

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