You can make a difference...

Many elderly Australians in aged care homes are socially isolated from the community. QCCN is looking for people with big hearts to visit these senior citizens and reconnect them with the community. It only takes an hour a fortnight and all you have to do is be a friend.

Residents enjoy the social visits of our volunteers. You will be matched one-on-one with a resident who has been identified as socially isolated, or at risk of becoming so. Volunteers enjoy a coffee and chat, or perhaps a board game with their new friend, and through ongoing visits create a wonderful new friendship for someone in need.

This male resident in need of additional social outreach is 70 years old. He is diagnosed with dementia (Alzheimer's), so experience with communicating with someone with dementia is essential. He was and still is physically active and has a military background. He would benefit from a social visitor who has a good understanding of army life. He would benefit from a volunteer who is available in the morning.

If you are interested in making a difference in the life of someone living in residential care, register your interest now!