At Ageing with Grace, we are committed to addressing the needs of older people, ensuring that they never feel isolated or neglected. Our organisation is devoted to providing support to older people, helping them to remain socially connected and independent. We recognise the unique challenges faced by people as they age and provide the necessary guidance and assistance for them to gracefully navigate them.
We believe that social connections are essential to the well-being of older people and have created a community that fosters companionship through various programs. Our organisation administers the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme, funded by the Australian Government, to reduce social isolation for older people.
This scheme aims to enhance social connections and reduce loneliness and social isolation among older people in the community. By supporting this scheme, we are actively promoting the well-being and happiness of older people by facilitating regular face to face visits from volunteers who engage in friendly conversations, companionship, and recreational activities. We believe that fostering these meaningful connections will contribute to a sense of belonging and greatly improve the quality of life for older people in the community.
Visits are available to anyone who:
The scheme has been running for over 30 years. It was formerly known as the Community Visitors Scheme (CVS).
To submit a referral: Complete our easy to use online referral form and one of our team will be in contact with you promptly. Referral Form https://forms.gle/RaPaGnFQ5bWtko1x9
To volunteer: Please complete our online volunteer application form and a Program Coordinator will be in touch with you very soon. Click here to sign up!