SWITCHBOARD’S NEW SERVICE FOR OLDER LGBTIS
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Out and About is a volunteer based home visiting program for older people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer (LGBTIQ), who may be lonely or socially isolated and whose quality of life may be improved by receiving a like-minded visitor.
The program has been funded through the Department of Social Service’s Community Visitors Scheme, and will provide support to 65 people.
Switchboard’s volunteers will visit older LGBTIQ people on a regular basis to undertake activities such as talking and sharing their life stories, reading, watching TV or a movie or going out for a walk.
Those eligible to access the program should already receive a Home Care Package and identify as LGBTIQ.
If you’re interested in volunteering or would like to find out more about the new service, please call Sandy Ashton, Switchboard’s Out and About Coordinator on 0466 218 921
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