Resources

This article from the Australian Government  My Aged Care describes how the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) has built social connections for older people. It presents a case story between a volunteer and an older person and how the ACVVS has transformed their lives which is also available in a video link. 

This article from Australian Department of Health and Aged Care describes how friendship was formed between an older person and a volunteer of the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme. It also links to a video where the two talk about their experiences. 

This information sheet from the Australian Government Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission provides a short guide for older people and family on how they can receive person-centred care from their care providers. 

This webpage from the Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing provides a suite of resources for managers and staff to practice cultural inclusivity when providing aged care services to older people. 

This webpage from the Department of Health and Aged Care provides a collection of documents addressing the needs of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, senior Australians from CALD backgrounds and LGBTI elders. 

This webpage from the Department of Social Services describes the Seniors Connected Program. The program aims to address social isolation and loneliness among older Australians. The page links to a variety of programs and services to facilitate social connection. 

The ASPIRE website describes social prescribing, who it is for, what are the benefits, how it works and research conducted in the area. Anyone can register and become a member.

This toolkit from the World Health Organisation describes the steps to implement social prescribing scheme and includes examples of materials, which can be adapted to the local context. 

This webpage from Primary & Community Care Services Limited discusses what social prescribing is and the evidence base underpinning social prescribing. It also links to social prescribing activities undertaken in other countries. 

This article from Ear Science Institute Australia describes practical strategies to help in communicating with people with hearing problems. It also includes a 3min video about how hearing loss affects everyone.