The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.

Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS)

The scheme involves volunteers visiting older people to provide friendship and companionship. Find out how it works, how to become a volunteer and how to request a visit.

Learn about the scheme

Learn how the scheme works and who is involved.

Become a volunteer

Find out what's involved in becoming a volunteer.

Request a volunteer

Find out how to request a visit from a volunteer.

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