The role of the Community Visitors Scheme (CVS) is to provide one on one volunteer visits to socially isolated residents in aged care facilities, whose quality of life would be improved by friendship and companionship.

The Scheme was established in the Northern Territory in 1993 with six volunteers visiting two facilities in Darwin. Since 1993, it has grown to over 100 volunteers visiting more than 11 facilities in Darwin,   Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs.

There has been consistent emphasis on training of volunteers since CVS began, in order to equip them with skills and knowledge in the areas of geriatric health and social wellbeing.

CVS external evaluation conducted by the Department of Health and Aging  reflects the NT Program outcomes as the best on a national comparison scale.
Regional development of CVS continues, with a resultant reflection in the dramatic increase in visitor/volunteer numbers.

Contact Details:

Open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
5 Nemarluk Drive, Ludmilla NT 0820
PO Box 36506 Winnellie NT 0821

Ph: (08)89850000
Fax: (08)89850001