Support your elderly patients under the Federal Government’s Community Visitors Scheme

Volunteering Gold Coast (VGC) has over 50 hand-picked volunteers who are available to support your elderly patients at no charge under the Federal Government’s Community Visitors Scheme (CVS).

CVS is available to anyone receiving a Home Care Package and aims to address loneliness and isolation amongst aged care recipients. Volunteer visitors meet with eligible people on an ongoing basis to provide low-intensity and non-specialised companionship.

This helps reduce social isolation by:

• Sitting down with the recipient, and listening and discussing their interests, hobbies etc.
• Ongoing weekly visits lasting generally an hour, and generally for up to 20 weeks
• Matching each volunteer’s interests, experience or studies with those of the recipient
• Providing this service with respect, kindness and caring.

Police checks and full VGC induction are compulsory, and detailed reporting of outcomes ensures the safety and value-add for your patient and loved ones.

GPs and general practice staff are strongly encouraged to contact Catherine Howe at Volunteering Gold Coast and tell us about your patient and their needs. Phone: 5526 0688 Email: cvs@volunteeringgc.org.au

Who is VGC?

Volunteering Gold Coast Inc. (VGC) has for around 20 years provided services to maintain the frail and aged, and to help younger people with disabilities. VGC has supported and enriched the Gold Coast and hinterland community through the development of a strong volunteer sector, by developing and delivering a range of transport and NDIS supports, and other programmes and services.

Please note: Personal assistance of the recipient is NOT provided or permitted by CVS, e.g. cleaning, personal care, nursing etc.