The 'Men in Sheds' service
The 'Men in Sheds' service aims to provide activities for men who do not have access to a shed or equipment as well as social interaction with other men.  Men can enjoy the opportunity to meet other men, tinker or just enjoy a cuppa or a chat.  

Carpentry or workshop activities are conducted in the Shire Council's depot shed.  There are also monthly outings.

Contact: Social Support Coordinator

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Positive Living Programs 
A variety of Social Support programs aimed to motivate clients.

Contact Social Support Coordinator

Works together with young people to plan, organise and experience a wide range of activities, committee run programs, music and sporting events that are responsive to the needs and wants of youth in the community.

Social Singing 
Enjoy a good old sing-along with a group of other interested people.  Have lots of fun, social interactions, and a cuppa.

Contact:  Social Support Co-ordinator

Program that helps veterans and war widows/widowers with low care needs to remain in their own homes for longer. 

The aim of this service is:   To provide a social day out with a group of people with similar interests who can not otherwise do the social activity by themselves. To provide regular planned programs of activities, which enhance the skills required for daily living and providing physical, intellectual, emotional and social stimulation. 

Service is free and confidential, offering support and practical assistance. The Family Liaison Service works with young people and their families to offer support, information and referral to other specialist services where necessary in a safe and confidential environment. Can provide information about health, education, and family issues, as well as brief counselling or family mediation. 

Social Support enables aged and people with a disability to maintain an independent lifestyle in their own homes for as long as possible or practicable. Provides regular planned programs of activities, which enhance the skills required for daily living and providing physical, intellectual, emotional and social stimulation. 

Pogram that offers young people a chance to organise drug, alcohol and smoke free musical events for young people.

GELC receives funding from the Deparment for Planning and Community Development to provide community strengthening activites.  We organise:

-- Lifestyle and leisure courses

-- Shared lunch programs

-- Topical information sessions

-- A Community vegetable garden

-- A 'drop-in' centre

-- Volunteering opportunities

-- Computer classes for new beginners

-- Fax and photocopying services

Support groups in Maryborough

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