The Connections for Wellbeing program delivers culturally safe initiatives to enhance the social wellbeing of socially isolated older people from CALD backgrounds who experience concerns about mental health and wellbeing. Delivered across three regions in Melbourne between 2024-2026, initiative supports digital/social connection through inclusive programs including sports/exercise, creative workshops, and excursions. Seventy‑three participants aged 55–80+ completed a co‑designed Qualtrics survey to evaluate program processes. Surveys were administered in English or participants’ languages and completed via hard-copy/online, using self‑report or assisted completion. The survey examined structural/cultural barriers and enablers to positive ageing outcomes, and generated evidence to inform program refinement and future implementation. Barriers to positive ageing outcomes for participants included language difficulties, a lack of transport, digital skills/devices, financial hardship, service inaccessibility, and personal mental/health issues. Enablers included the friendly/supportive staff, networking opportunities, social events, culturally-grounded social-environments, and program delivery method. Findings show that since joining the program, 89% of participants made friends from the same cultural background, and 91% from other cultural backgrounds. Participants reported improved social connections, better mental and emotional wellbeing, new skills, increased confidence, reductions in isolation/loneliness, and improved physical health. The program was to a large extent (70%) or to some extent (25%), good for their overall health and wellbeing. The main things that supported positive changes in participants lives were the social activities, opportunities to meet people from other cultural backgrounds, and peer support. One participant aged 75+ said “I no longer feel like a burden due to my age – I feel valued”.