Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS)
The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) program involves volunteers visiting older people to provide friendship and companionship. This program is a free service funded by the Australian Government
How it Works
At MSCWA, ACVVS program connects culturally and linguistically diverse older people with volunteers from similar cultural backgrounds.
These volunteers provide regular companionship and social support to help reduce loneliness and social isolation.
The program also helps older people maintain their cultural connections and promotes their overall wellbeing.
Support is available to older people living in residential aged care or receiving Support at Home services.
MSCWA service delivery
MSCWA has matched culturally & linguistically diverse (CALD) recipients with culturally appropriate volunteers across 25 communities.
The total number of visits delivered are more than 5600 over the past three years since the program was funded.
During the initial three years of funding, MSCWA established partnerships with more than 8 nursing homes across the Perth metropolitan area.
Please watch the video for more information on our range of activities.
Who can request for a volunteer
Anyone from CALD background receiving government-subsidised residential aged care or accessing the Support at Home (SAH) program can request a volunteer visitor.
How to apply to receive a visitor
Kindly complete the referral form using the link below and submit the completed form to rashmi@mscwa.com.au. Once received, a member of the ACVVS team will contact you.
Become a volunteer
Are you interested in helping reduce loneliness and support seniors in your community? You can join our team of caring volunteers. By giving an hour of your time, you can bring meaningful changes in someone’s life.
Volunteers will receive training & resources as part of the onboarding process. We make sure that the volunteer visitors are supported in their essential role in the aged care system to support older people to live meaningful lives and build social connections.
Upon completing the training & onboarding, volunteers will be matched with culturally suitable recipient.
How to apply to become a volunteer
If you are ready to make a positive impact in an elderly person’s life, become a volunteer visitor with the ACVVS program.
Please find the Expression of Interest form through the following link. Kindly submit the completed form to rashmi@mscwa.com.au. The ACVVS team will get in touch with you.
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ACVVS Volunteer appreciation High Tea 2026