Study into the wellbeing of older people
If you receive residential care or a Home Care Package and are aged 65 years or over, you are invited to participate in a study which aims to improve your:
- overall wellbeing
- social activities.
The study is part of an evaluation of the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS), being conducted by Monash University and the department.
The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme involves volunteers visiting older people to provide friendship and companionship.
Whether you are involved in the program or not, we highly value your participation in our research.
Your answers will be kept confidential and you will not be named or identified in any results from this evaluation. The study has been approved by the Monash University Human Ethics Committee.
To participate:
- complete the online survey, or
- email acvvs.evaluation@monash.edu to set up a phone call or video conference.
The survey should take around 25 minutes to complete and will include questions about yourself, including feelings of loneliness.
Your involvement will help improve the effectiveness of the ACVVS and enhance the quality of life for older people by reducing social isolation and loneliness.
Find out more about the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme on our website.
Let's change aged care, together
Every Australian should feel confident about accessing high quality and safe aged care, when and where they need it.
The changes mean Older people will have greater choice and control, services that respect and meet their needs, and support to stay independent as they age.
To find out more and help design the changes, visit the Get Involved page or call 1800 318 209.