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Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS)

Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS)

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This resource explains the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS), which connects volunteers with older people to provide companionship and reduce social isolation. It details how to become a volunteer, request a visitor, and outlines the scheme's benefits for both recipients and volunteers in aged care settings. 

This resource may refer to information that will be updated from 1 November 2025 to align with the new Aged Care Act and Quality Standards.

Author
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Standard
7: The Residential Community
Outcomes
7.1: Daily living
Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS)