Resources
Browse resources created and collated by ARIIA as a trusted, evidence-based guide to supporting innovation across the aged care sector.
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Let's get technical: Technology training for seniors
This website invites senior Australians to face-to-face training sessions on using technology to be able to connect with family and friends, learn and be confident in using online government or bank services, or to meet their other personal goals.
Inquiry into social isolation and loneliness in Queensland
This report discusses the impact of social isolation and loneliness among people living with dementia, their families and caregivers, factors related to it and recommendations to address the issue.
Friendline: Helping Australians reconnect
The Seniors Connected Phone Support Service is funded by the Federal Department of Social Services. All Australian seniors are welcome to call FriendLine for a friendly chat or more connection.
Creative ideas to fight social isolation among older people
This webpage describes the creative strategies adopted by aged care organisations and providers to reduce loneliness for people in aged care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19, social isolation and ageing: Centre for Social Impact's response
This document discusses the challenges and impacts of the social isolation directive for older people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COTA Visitors
This webpage provides a brief information about Council on the Ageing (COTA visitors), invitations to become COTA visitor volunteer, and requests for COTA visitors.
Connecting with someone special
Older people often become isolated in our community. Spending some time getting to know older friends, relatives or neighbours can be an enriching experience for both parties. This sheet provides tips on how to connect meaningfully with older people.
Community Visitors Scheme National Guidelines
This document presents the guidelines for the community visitors scheme which includes the aims, the roles and responsibilities of members, aged care providers, volunteers and recipients.
Companionship and social support: A friendly visitor makes all the difference
This webpage describes the Red Cross Community Visitors Scheme and provides information about signing up to the program.
Community Visitors Scheme (CVS)
This website provides comprehensive information about the Community Visitors Scheme, which arranges volunteer visits to older people to provide friendship and companionship. Visits are available to anyone receiving government-subsidised residential aged care or Home Care Packages.