SOCIAL seniors are winning the battle to secure their mental health.

In a national first, Probus South Pacific Limited (PSPL) and Black Dog Ride (BDR) are partnering to promote the health benefits of staying socially connected to Australia’s 4.3 million retirees.

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Recent results from a representative Australian sample found 46 percent of Australians aged 65 or above felt they lacked companionship, at least sometimes, and with rates of emotional loneliness highest in Australians aged 75 or above, Probus and BDR’s partnership couldn’t have come at a better time.

The pandemic is still being felt, with social isolation gripping some older Australians; leading to loneliness, depression and declining physical health.

Probus is more important than ever with evidence indicating that retirees who remain social through group activities improve their overall well-being.

Probus and BDR are uniting to spread the word on the psychological and mental health benefits social connectedness brings.

This partnership will raise awareness and encourage older Australians to join Probus, a social group helping retired Australians make new friends, connect with old friends, and stay active and engaged in their local communities.

Lawson Dixon, General Manager of BDR said, “We are so proud to be collaborating with Probus as BDR have always created and supported opportunities to build important social links for riders, community members and community groups.

“By working together, we can positively impact the lives of older Australians, helping facilitate meaningful connections with like-minded people.”

There are already thousands of Probus Club members across Australia enjoying the social outlet membership provides.

Anyone who is retired or semi-retired is invited to discover Probus, an inclusive organisation which welcomes both couples and singles.

The Probus Club of Port Stephens was established 40 years ago and offers a wide range of activities including outings, dining events, bbqs, theatre, walking, snooker, fishing, ten pin bowling, lawn bowls.

Ann Gibson of the Probus Club of Port Stephens told News Of The Area, “It is all about ‘Fun, Friendship and Fellowship’ and, of course, ‘Food, Functions and Frivolity!’.

The Probus Club of Port Stephens meets monthly and hosts a variety of guest speakers to interest, educate and entertain at Nelson Bay Bowling Club on the second Thursday of the month, 10.30am.

To find our more visit www.probusclubofportstephens.org

By Marian SAMPSON