Well-loved seniors’ club, Goodwin Day Club, has relocated to a new home in Queanbeyan.
Having recently reopened its doors, the new location has undergone a range of renovations to meet the needs of seniors, making the club one of only a handful of social venues in Queanbeyan and the ACT designed specifically for seniors.
Queanbeyan Day Club Coordinator Jacoba Czoban says that everyone’s very excited about the new location. “It’s bright and spacious, everyone loves it! And we’re still centrally located near all the shops and a short walk from some great parks.”
Day Clubs provide a welcoming space for seniors to engage in meaningful activities and foster new connections. It’s a place to socialise in an environment where clients’ needs and interests are prioritised.
Lionel, who has been attending Queanbeyan Day Club for ten years, says Day Club has changed his attitude towards life. “It’s given me new friends and each morning I’m excited to get out of the house and see everybody.”
John, a Day Clubber of nine years, agrees. “I’ve met great friends through Day Club. It’s always good to see the bus pull into my driveway.”
For clients like Maia, joining Day Clubs has allowed her to overcome the challenges of leaving the house as she doesn’t have access to a car. Being able to engage in new and exciting activities with transport covered has become a highlight of her day.
There are many different reasons people come to Day Club. Some people attend because they’re looking for something to do with their day, or looking to expand their social circle, and some are there because their family member needs some respite from caring.
“Whatever reason people attend, once they’re here, the reason doesn’t matter. Everybody just has a great time,” says Jacoba.
“We’ll pick up clients in the morning and drive them home in the afternoon, with activities, lunch, and all sorts of things in between. It doesn’t even matter where they live because we have locations in Monash and Crace too.”
The new location means that Goodwin Day Club Queanbeyan is now able to accept new members.
“Everyone’s welcome. People can access the club through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme or through independent means,” says Jacoba. “And people can come however frequently they like, from as little as one day a week to each weekday.”
When asked what she loves most about Day Club, Jacoba says “I love being able to see clients come here and blossom. Every day I look forward to seeing their confidence build and it is so rewarding to know I am a link in the chain that provides support to this amazing group of people.”
To learn more about Goodwin Day Clubs, contact Goodwin on 02 6175 5650 or head to goodwin.org.au/day-clubs
- A: 114 Crawford Street, Queanbeyan
- T: 02 6175 5650
- E: [email protected]
- W: goodwin.org.au/day-clubs
