Let's Get Trivial

Putting their general knowledge skills to the test, the members of the City of Burnside Let’s Get Trivial competition are looking for more residents over 65 to join the program.

Maintained as part of the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), Let’s Get Trivial is a group social support activity based on the Australian tradition of the local pub quiz nights – minus the alcohol.

Held in the morning of every second and third Tuesday of the month (and fifth if the month allows) at the Burnside Civic Centre, Let’s Get Trivial has been running since February 2023 and is a great way for members of the community to come together and bond over a little friendly competition and general knowledge.

Vida, a resident of Burnside, has been a member since the program’s inception in 2023 and said she always looks forward to the event.

‘We love the Let’s Get Trivial program; we wish we could do it every week,’ Vida said. ‘We always look forward to it, but we would love to get more people.’

‘I know the City of Campbelltown runs a similar program and they get about 40 people. We would love to get to that number.’

‘It is a great activity for mental stimulation as well as the socialisation.’

Currently attended by around 20 residents per session, Let’s Get Trivial is always open and encouraging of new members. In December the program celebrated the fiftieth meeting of the group with a homemade cake by Vida and a morning tea.

Andrew, a former Burnside Citizen of the Year has also been attending since day one and has watched the group flourish.

‘I’ve been trying to encourage more guys from the other programs to come along,’ Andrew said. ‘They’re worried they won’t know the answers to the quiz – but that is not what this is about, it is about fun and socialising.’

Designed for individuals over the age of 65 who want to connect with their community. Let’s Get Trivial is funded by the Federal Government through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), the program is accessed via a My Aged Care referral.

If you or a family member would like to join the Let’s Get Trivial program, contact Council’s Home Support Program on 8366 4193.