Community Foundation

Building better lives free from loneliness and isolation

Loneliness isn’t just a feeling, it’s a serious health issue affecting countless older Australians.

Research has found that many people become disconnected with family and friends as they age, causing loneliness and isolation. This can lead to a heartbreaking decline in mental and physical health, contributing to chronic illness, an increased risk of dementia, poor quality of life and even premature death.

That’s why our Community Foundation raises vital funds for programs that foster social connection and meaningful engagement, bringing purpose and joy to the lives of older Australians.

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Your donation supports

Transport

The Community Foundation’s transport programs are focused on connecting our community.

Our buses give older people the freedom and joy of regular social outings. Fitted with steps and wheelchair lifters, our buses make the world more accessible. Our volunteer-driven Care Cars provide affordable and age-friendly transport to keep older people connected to vital health services, family and friends.

Arts & Events

Arts & events

The Community Foundation’s art programs and events are focused on engaging our community.

Our engagement programs provide older people with a sense of purpose and connection. Imagine aged care residents creating and exhibiting incredible artworks together, or participating in community-wide events like SALA and the Adelaide Fringe and you can see why these programs make such a difference in their lives.

Male Resident and Female Student At Face to Face Program

Grants

The Community Foundation’s grants are about supporting our community.

Each year our grants program provides much-needed funding for small, innovative projects that reduce loneliness and isolation in our community. From community gardens to dementia-friendly technology, from men’s sheds to group exercise classes, these grants bring new ideas to life!

Our Community Foundation also funds research into health and well-being issues facing older people, advancing our community and building a better future for Australia’s ageing population.

Other ways you can give

Sponsorships opportunities

Bus

Bus Sponsors

Drive loneliness away and reconnect older South Australians with the world they love by partnering with our vital Bus Program. Our buses travelled more than 100,000 kms in the 2025-26 financial year. This unique sponsorship opportunity keeps our fleet moving, delivering safe and accessible transport that ensures our valued residents never miss out on the simple joys of community life.

By becoming a corporate bus sponsor today, your business will gain exceptional brand exposure across South Australia while directly funding life-changing outings that give residents unforgettable memories, a sense of independence and a boost to their well-being.

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Southern Cross Care Community Foundation Bus Program

Care Car

Care Car Sponsors

For many older Australians, a lack of accessible transport can lead to severe isolation, and even missed health appointments. The Southern Cross Care, Care Car Program changes this by providing safe, accessible travel across Adelaide, the Hills, and the Fleurieu Peninsula, ensuring seniors can stay connected. Our Care Cars travelled more than 50,000kms in the 2025-2026 financial year.

By becoming a corporate Care Car partner today, your business will gain significant brand exposure across Adelaide while directly driving a meaningful initiative that supports independence and community connection for our valued older generation.

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Southern Cross Care Community Foundation Care Car

SALA

Bring the colour and creativity of the SA Living Artists (SALA) Festival to those who need it most by sponsoring our annual SALA Program. This unique partnership delivers life-enriching art experiences straight to our community, proving that age is no barrier to artistic expression and fun!

By sponsoring today, your organisation gains impactful brand exposure through SA's largest visual arts festival while directly funding vital art experiences that combat social isolation. Partner with us to help thousands of older South Australians celebrate their creativity, build social connections and truly express themselves through art.

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Southern Cross Care Community Foundation SALA Program

Fringe

Bring the joy, music, and energy of the Adelaide Fringe to those who need it most by sponsoring our Fringe Program. This one-of-a-kind partnership helps to deliver accessible, world-class, live performances to residents in our 17 aged care homes and many of our community-based clients, ensuring our older generation isn't left out of South Australia's favourite festival.

Become a sponsor today to gain meaningful brand exposure while helping hundreds of older Australians to experience the joy of social connection through music and dance and remain beautifully young at heart.

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