LINK Community & Transport

22/10/2026

🌷💐 (OCT 12) 💐🌷

As a treat for National Carers Week, we took a group of carers from Echucha and the surrounding Bendigo region on a special outing to the beautiful Tesselaar Tulip Festival.

We had a pleasant wander, taking in the colourful blooms before we hopped over to Croydon for a fantastic Italian lunch in Croydon.

National Carers Week is a time to recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution of unpaid carers in our communities, and we were so proud to offer them such a well-deserved break.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make it such a memorable day! 💐

14/10/2026

💙 National Carers Week | 11–17 October 2026 💙
Care for a carer: Making carers visible

This National Carers Week, LINK Community & Transport is recognising the unpaid carers in our community who support family members and friends living with disability and illness.

Many carers don't even identify themselves as carers. They may simply see themselves as a partner, parent, child or friend doing what needs to be done. But whether you're helping with meals, managing appointments, providing personal care or offering reassurance, your care matters, and so do you.

LINK’s supported outings give carers a chance to take a break, share a laugh, make friends and enjoy time for
themselves. We also organise outings for carer groups.

This Carers Week, we see you and thank you. Talk to our team about support.

To find more information about being a carer, follow Carers Australia.

14/10/2026

NEW OUTINGS PROGRAM: Eastern Community Connections! 💙💛❤️💜💚

Hey LINK family!

Our Maribyrnong Community Connections program has been going so well that we're expanding it to the east!

The Eastern Community Connections program brings more opportunities to get out and about, see new places, make new friends, and make new memories with LINK.

Running every Tuesday and Thursday, our new program offers simple, relaxed and affordable outings across the eastern suburbs, accompanied by our trained LINK hosts and drivers.

Our first outing kicks off tomorrow, so get in quick to secure your spot! Can't make it tomorrow? We still have plenty more Eastern Community Connections outings to look forward to between now and the end of December.

📞 Call LINK on 1300 546 528 (Option 4) to enquire about bookings and find out more.

We can't wait to see you out there! 💙

14/10/2026

A big thank you to Nathan Lambert MP and Darebin Mayor Emily Dimitriadis for visiting our new Preston headquarters earlier this month!

We were so proud to show off our new digs and share a little more about the work we do to keep people connected to their communities. A special highlight was hearing our wonderful volunteers and clients speak about the difference LINK makes in their lives.

Thanks for making the time to visit us!

We were so proud to show off our new digs and felt so welcomed!

Welcome to Preston, LINK Community & Transport!

A special thanks to LINK volunteer and Reservoir local Mel Boak, who gave a great speech at the opening of their new headquarters about how LINK helps people stay independent and connected through community transport, social outings and support at home.

If you’d like to join Mel and LINK’s other fantastic volunteers, or know someone who might benefit from their services, you can find all their details, including their new Water Road address, at lct.org.au.

— with Mayor Emily Dimitriadis, Cr Cuc Lam OAM PSM, LINK CEO Fiona Fisher and Rhonda Withers

07/10/2026

It was great to return to Wyndham Seniors Expo last week for the second year in row.

We heard a lot of very positive feedback on our services, and were very humbled to have our stall visited by so many existing clients and their referred friends and neighbours.

Thank you to Wyndham City council for the opportunity to connect with our community members and fellow service providers.

P.S. also a big thank you for the wonderful singing performance that kicked off the day!

25/09/2026

🚨 ATTENTION LINK FAMILY! 🚨

It's almost the time of year again! Our LINK Community & Transport Christmas Extravaganza & Lunch is coming up on Thursday, 17 December, and we’re getting ready for a wonderful day of festive fun. 🎄🎄🎄

Think delicious food, music, dancing, performances, a visit from Santa, photo booth fun, raffle prizes, special Christmas gifts and plenty of time to celebrate and enjoy the festive spirit. ⭐

-Thursday, 17 December 2026
-9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
-La Belle Reception Centre, Somerton
-Pick-up & drop-off available

While the party isn’t until December, it’s always a good idea to get your booking sorted early. Secure your spot, tick it off your list and enjoy the lead-up to Christmas stress-free! ❤️ 💚 🤍

$85 for CHSP clients
Support at Home and NDIS pricing as outlined on the flyer. Bookings are non-refundable.

BOOK NOW:
📞 1300 546 528 (Option 4)
📧 [email protected]

Get your spot sorted early and leave the rest to us — we’ll see you there.

23/09/2026

💜 Dementia Action Week | 21–27 September 2026 💜

This Dementia Action Week, LINK Community and Transport is proud to support the message: “It’s time to talk about dementia.”

Starting a conversation can help us better understand the experiences of people living with dementia, as well as the important role of families, friends and carers. It’s also an opportunity to build more welcoming and inclusive communities where everyone feels connected and supported.

At LINK Community and Transport, we believe that connection, inclusion and understanding help create stronger, more supportive communities.

This Dementia Action Week, start the conversation and help make dementia an issue Australia cannot ignore. 💜

Find out more about Dementia Action Week and access campaign resources at www.dementia.org.au

09/09/2026

💛 R U OK? Day 2026

Mental health matters at every age, and staying connected makes a world of difference.

For older Australians:

-15% experienced loneliness in 2024.
-62.5% of people entering residential aged care experienced symptoms of depression.
-575 Australians aged 65+ died by su***de in 2024.

These numbers remind us why checking in matters.

This R U OK? Day, take a moment to ask an older friend, family member, neighbour or community member: “Are you OK?”

Listen, connect and follow up. A simple conversation could make a difference. 💛

09/09/2026

A great day out with the LINK Community & Transport crew! 🏛️✨ Exploring Victoria’s Parliament House, learning something new, and making great memories together. 💙 ❤️ 💜 💚 💛

We've got great outings like this lined up every week. Take a look through our latest Outings Brochure and see a whole year of memories waiting to be had.

If something catches your eye, give our team a call on 1300 546 528 (Option 4) to book your place or find out more.

For more information on our outings visit our website: https://www.lct.org.au/services/outings/

We'd love to have you along!

12/08/2026

There's always something on offer with LINK. Our outings calendar is jam packed with adventures; river cruises, botanical gardens, fruit picking, historical sightseeing tours and countless fantastic lunches are waiting for you.

Take a look through our latest Outings Brochure and see a whole year of memories waiting to be had.

If something catches your eye, give our team a call on 1300 546 528 (Option 4) to book your place or find out more.

For more information on our outings visit our website: https://www.lct.org.au/services/outings/

We'd love to have you along!