COMMUNITY VISITORS

What is the Community Visitors Scheme?
The Community Visitors Scheme involves a volunteer regularly visiting a person who lives in a residential aged care facility, offering companionship and friendship. The Federal Government funds South West Do Care to operate the scheme in Colac, Apollo Bay, Lorne and Winchelsea. The Community Visitor Scheme aims to improve the quality of life for residents who may have limited contact with others and may be at risk of isolation from the community. Visitors are carefully matched with a resident on a one-to-one basis.

What can a community visitor do?

Talk and listen Share stories of each other's lives Sit quietly and hold a hand Read from a story or newspaper Share a cup of tea Take their friend on a walk or a wheelchair ride Share a hobby, interest or activity Become their friend