Social Groups
Sunday Socials & Social Groups
Sunday Socials are structured social and community activities designed to help participants build confidence, connection, peer relationships and community participation in a supported environment.
Sunday Socials are fun, but they are also purposeful. Activities are planned with participant goals, support needs, risk considerations and social opportunities in mind.
What our Social Services can Support
Sunday Socials
Sunday Socials may support participants to:
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Build Confidence
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Make Friends
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Increase Community participation
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practice communication
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Manage transitions and rtoutines
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Participate in group activities
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Try new experiences
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Develop independence in public settings
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Enjoy meaningful activities with peers
Example Activities
Activities may include
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Bowling
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Mini Golf
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GO-Karts
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Escape Rooms
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Challenge rooms
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Local attractions
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Social Lunches
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Nature-based outings
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Movies
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Group Games
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Community events
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Low-cost and no-cost activities
Activities vary depending on participant interest, weather, availability, cost, staffing and support needs.
How Support Works
Some participants attend Sunday Socials within a shared support ratio. Others may require 1:1 support
within the group depending on their needs, funding, risk assessment, road safety, medical requirements or behaviour support needs.
Before participants attend, we ensure we have the information needed to support them safely and
meaningfully.
Who Can Attend?
Sunday Socials are available to existing JH Mentoring participants, or to new participants who complete our simplified intake process.
This helps ensure we have important information such as emergency contacts, known risks, medical alerts, support needs, communication preferences and funding details before group supports begin.
RSVP
Sunday Socials operate on an RSVP basis so participants can choose the activities that suit their interests, energy, goals, and availability.
Activity details are shared before each session, including location, timing expected costs and any important participants need to know.
Under 18 Programs
Under-18 Social Group
JH Mentoring is exploring a dedicated under-18 social group to provide age-appropriate activities, peer connection and confidence-building opportunities for younger participants.
Expressions of interests are welcome.
