Background ...
Recent results from a representative Australian sample found 46% of Australians aged 65 or above felt they lacked companionship at least sometimes, and rates of emotional loneliness were highest in Australians aged 75 or above.
Recent results from a representative Australian sample found 46% of Australians aged 65 or above felt they lacked companionship at least sometimes, and rates of emotional loneliness were highest in Australians aged 75 or above.
Social isolation grips some older Australians, leading to loneliness, depression and declining physical health. Probus is more important than ever with evidence indicating retirees who remain social through group activities improve their overall well-being.
Social isolation grips some older Australians, leading to loneliness, depression and declining physical health. Probus is more important than ever with evidence indicating retirees who remain social through group activities improve their overall well-being.
Probus Clubs are uniting to spread the word on the psychological and mental health benefits social connectedness brings.
Probus Clubs are uniting to spread the word on the psychological and mental health benefits social connectedness brings.
Probus, a social group helping older Australians make new friends and stay active and engaged in their local communities.
Probus, a social group helping older Australians make new friends and stay active and engaged in their local communities.
Probus positively impacts the lives of older Australians, helping facilitate meaningful connections with like-minded people.
Probus positively impacts the lives of older Australians, helping facilitate meaningful connections with like-minded people.
Probus CEO, Silvana Martignago said, “Too often, retirees focus on their financial well-being in retirement and give little thought to their social well-being. This is where we come in as an inclusive and welcoming social club."
Probus CEO, Silvana Martignago said, “Too often, retirees focus on their financial well-being in retirement and give little thought to their social well-being. This is where we come in as an inclusive and welcoming social club."
1. WHAT IS PROBUS?
Probus is all about fun and friendship in retirement, there are Clubs all over Australia providing retirees with the opportunity to connect socially, which is so important in today’s world. All Probus Clubs meet monthly, listening to interesting guest speakers and have morning/afternoon tea/lunch. Throughout the month members participate in a range of optional outings.
2. WHY WOULD SOMEONE JOIN PROBUS?
Often when we retire or even semi-retire, we can have a little too much time on our hands or we lose the social network we had through work. This is why Probus is so important, it is a great way to make new friends in our own local community. There are so many interesting people that I would never have met without Probus. We also listen to guest speakers at our monthly meetings and have a lot of activities and trips that members can choose from.
3. WHERE DOES THE WORD PROBUS COME FROM?
In Australia, the first Probus Club was formed over 48 years ago by Rotary. The name PROBUS comes from the "PRO" in professional and the "BUS" in business. Membership is open to anyone who is retired or semi-retired and wants to connect and make friends in their local community.
4. WHAT DOES PROBUS MEAN TO YOU?
Probus really is about fun and friendship in retirement. We do not fundraise, and we are non-political and non-sectarian. Our goal is to provide opportunities for our members to get involved in activities, interest groups and trips together with Probus friends. Enjoy!
1. WHAT IS PROBUS?
Probus is all about fun and friendship in retirement, there are Clubs all over Australia providing retirees with the opportunity to connect socially, which is so important in today’s world. All Probus Clubs meet monthly, listening to interesting guest speakers and have morning/afternoon tea/lunch. Throughout the month members participate in a range of optional outings.
2. WHY WOULD SOMEONE JOIN PROBUS?
Often when we retire or even semi-retire, we can have a little too much time on our hands or we lose the social network we had through work. This is why Probus is so important, it is a great way to make new friends in our own local community. There are so many interesting people that I would never have met without Probus. We also listen to guest speakers at our monthly meetings and have a lot of activities and trips that members can choose from.
3. WHERE DOES THE WORD PROBUS COME FROM?
In Australia, the first Probus Club was formed over 48 years ago by Rotary. The name PROBUS comes from the "PRO" in professional and the "BUS" in business. Membership is open to anyone who is retired or semi-retired and wants to connect and make friends in their local community.
4. WHAT DOES PROBUS MEAN TO YOU?
Probus really is about fun and friendship in retirement. We do not fundraise, and we are non-political and non-sectarian. Our goal is to provide opportunities for our members to get involved in activities, interest groups and trips together with Probus friends. Enjoy!
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