Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme

Friendship. Connection. Community.

Our friendly, trained volunteers offer companionship through regular social visits—helping to brighten lives and foster meaningful friendships.

Funded by the Australian Government.

Who is Eligible?

Older people who are:

  • Living in a Residential Aged Care Home, or
  • Receiving a Support at Home Packageor
  • Approved and waitlisted for either of the above
    (including those temporarily receiving other aged care services while they wait)

What the program offers

  • Regular friendly visits from a matched volunteer
  • Genuine companionship to help reduce loneliness and improve wellbeing
  • Culturally appropriate matches where possible (e.g. language, interests, background)
  • Long-term friendship with a consistent volunteer
  • No cost to participants or families

Visits might include

  • Sharing a cup of tea and a chat
  • Going for a short walk
  • Playing games or doing puzzles
  • Talking about shared interests
  • Listening to music or looking at photo albums
  • A local outing

For more information, please contact,

Maheema Rajapakse (Volunteer Engagement)

P: 02 6021 0990 M: 0431 166 602