Social Support
Show kindness and compassion to people in your community
- Friendly Visiting - Grampians Community Health (GCH)
This is a home visiting and companionship program for people 50 years and older which is suitable for anyone looking to support others to become more physically active and socially included.
To find out more simply call (03) 5358 7400 or look on the GCH website below.
- Friendly Visitor Volunteer - East Wimmera Health Service
Friendly Visitors spend time interacting with residents in the East Wimmera Health aged care facility and take part in activities and outings that provide companionship and social interaction for the residents.
It is suitable for people seeing flexibility to suit your availability and interests. To find out more please call (03) 5477 2100 or email volunteer@ewhs.org.au.
- Social Support Relief and Recovery - Grampians Community Health (GCH)
The program assists community members who are impacted by a traumatic event. It is suitable for anyone wanting to assist their community during times of trauma.
To find out more please call (03) 5358 7400 or look on the CGH website linked below.
- Planned Activity Group (PAG) Volunteer - East Wimmera Health Service
PAG Volunteers assist with the day to day running of PAG activities and participate in activities where possible. Sessions run from approximately 10am-3pm on a Tuesday and Thursday.
To find out more please call (03) 5477 2100 or email volunteer@ewhs.org.au.
- MATES Mentoring - Central Grampians Local Learning Education Network (LLEN)
The MATES Mentoring program draws on the strong support of the local community to be positive role models for young people and take a personal interest in their growth and development. CGLLEN implements the MATES program in five schools across Northern Grampians Shire. It is suitable for anyone looking to support young people to develop and grow.
To find out more please visit the LLEN website linked below.
Do you have a social support volunteer opportunity?
If you have a volunteering opportunity you would like to showcase on this page, please get in touch and let us know about it by calling (03) 5358 8700 or email community@ngshire.vic.gov.au.