Meaningful connections that make every visit special
The St John Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme brings people together for regular visits filled with conversation, fun and genuine connection. What often starts as a simple chat or shared cuppa often grows into a valued friendship.
Clients look forward to these visits as a chance to share stories, laugh, and spend time with someone who truly cares. Volunteers find the experience just as meaningful, learning from others’ life experiences and knowing their presence makes a real difference. These small moments of connection bring comfort, joy and belonging for everyone involved.
For more information or to see how you can get matched with someone in our amazing team, call our intake team on 1300 785 646 or email intake@stjohnqld.com.au
Residential Aged Care
Connecting volunteers with people living in government‑subsidised residential aged care, offering companionship and social support through regular visits
Support at Home
Building connections with volunteers with older people living at home who are on a Home Care Package, offering friendly chats, regular visits, and connection.
Volunteering on our ACVVS Program is a simple, rewarding way to brighten someone’s day and build a meaningful connection in your community.
About the program
The ACVVS program is an Australian Government funded initiative, focused on creating regular connections and friendships. St John has been proudly providing this service since 2020.
We currently match people in the following areas:
- Brisbane North and South
- Gold Coast
- Darling Downs
- Sunshine Coast
- Caboolture
- Wide Bay
- West Moreton
- Logan River Valley
- Mackay
- Far North Qld
How to arrange a visit
Step 1
Register for our service.
Call: 1300 785 646
(select option 1)
or email: intake@stjohnqld.com.au
Step 2
About you.
Our co-ordinator will call and walk you through the process, they will discuss the program and find out a little bit more about you and your interests.
Step 3
Pick a date.
Once a volunteer has been best matched to suit your needs, the co-ordinator will call you to arrange a regular time and day for your visits.
Questions
If eligible, visits by volunteers are free through the Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS) as this initiative is funded by the Australian Government.
Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) recipients must be aged over 65 (over 50 if Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander) and live in government-funded residential aged care or in receipt of a Home Care Package.
Each visit generally lasts up to an hour and we aim for fortnightly visits.
If you are a health professional, service provider, residential aged care facility staff, or even a friend or family member of someone who you think would be eligible and would benefit from more social connection you can contact us on:
Call 1300 785 646 or email intake@stjohnqld.com.au