The Community Visitors Scheme (CVS) has supported volunteer visits to older people for over 30 years. From 1 July 2023, the CVS will become the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS).
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Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS)
A look at the new Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS), (formerly Community Visitors Scheme (CVS) to be launched 1 July 2023.
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Community Visitors Scheme (CVS) stories – Carlo and Germana
Carlo shares his experience as a Community Visitors Scheme volunteer and his friendship with Germana.
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Community Visitors Scheme (CVS) stories – Rahman and Hans
Rahman shares his experience as a Community Visitors Scheme volunteer of 30 years and opens up with Hans about their 17 year friendship.
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Community Visitors Scheme (CVS) stories – Sarah and Betty
Sarah shares her experience as a Community Visitors Scheme volunteer and her friendship with Betty.
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