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Share Your Time
Change a Life
Did you know that over 1.2 million older Australians live alone?
Loneliness is a pressing issue, especially for older Australians who may experience isolation as they age. Tabulam & Templer Homes for the Aged (TTHA) is actively addressing this concern through the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme, funded by the Australian Government.
Since 2023, we have connected volunteers with over 100 elderly individuals, fostering meaningful relationships and bringing much-needed companionship to their lives. This initiative not only brightens the days of those we serve but also strengthens the sense of community and support around them.
The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS)
The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme supports older people who are most at risk of feeling lonely or cut off from others. This includes people who may:
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Have little or no contact with family or friends
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Find it hard to get out due to health or mobility issues
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Come from different cultural or language backgrounds
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Experience financial or social challenges
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Feel different or left out for any reason
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Make a positive difference
Use your skills in a rewarding way, increase your self confidence and have a positive impact on someone’s health and wellbeing.
There are many ways you can provide friendship and companionship to older people in our community such as:
Discussing Interest
Engaging in a conversation about history, politics, sports or their interests brings lively discussions and meaningful connections.
Sharing a Cuppa
Simply sitting together and sharing a cup of tea or coffee can offer the comforting companionship an elderly person might need.
Playing a Game
Playing their favorite card or board game brings joy and connection, making each moment together special.
Listening to Music
Listening to the music they love together creates a shared moment of joy, filling the room with melodies and memories.
Benefits of volunteering
Volunteering with older people is a rewarding experience. Becoming a volunteer opens the door to play an active role in improving the quality of life for an individual who is socially isolated and disconnected from the community. Benefits include:
- Building friendships and making meaningful connections
- Put your skills to good use in a rewarding way while learning new ones
- Gain industry experience
- Positively improve health and well-being
- Improve someone’s quality of life
- Increase your self-confidence and self-esteem
- Benefit from staff discounts
- Enjoy relevant training opportunities
- Benefit from counselling services
- Meet other volunteers and exchange experiences
What is involved in becoming an aged care volunteer
Step 1
Register below - Click "Get started" below and complete the form, and then you'll be asked to arrange a time to to have a chat over the phone.
Step 2
Complete onboarding - There’s a few forms to complete, a police check, and an in person meeting, plus some training to get you started.
Step 3
Be matched! - We will carefully match and introduce you to your older person by our team, to ensure a seamless introduction.
Step 4
Enjoy Ongoing Support - Enjoy ongoing support to create a meaningful relationship and make a positive difference in someone’s life.
"We are immensely grateful for each volunteer's dedication."
Elise Recreation & Volunteer Coordinator
Become a volunteer - Sign up below!
Click "Start My Volunteer Journey" to register your interest, and then book your telephone chat get more information about our volunteer program.
If you choose to go ahead once you'd had your initial phone chat with us, you'll meet new people, gain valuable experience and make a real difference to older people in our community.
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