Aurous Plus Chat Program

Published 23 Mar 2020, 1:33 pm, by Lydia Gibson

COVID-19 means many seniors are now in lock-down in their aged care facility or needing to isolate in their homes as a precautionary measure.

This may contribute to heightened anxiety and feelings of loneliness in the elderly community all around Australia and Aurous has committed to fighting for the cause.

The Aurous Plus Chat service is a digital initiative of Aurous, where isolated elderly people are given call-ready computer tablets and participate in a weekly video call with a volunteer “video visitor”. That visitor could be you.

Apply today to be a Aurous Volunteer

Comments

0 comments

You must be logged in to post comments

Volunteering and Covid-19

Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation ECU is postponing all physical volunteering events and programs for the foreseeable future. This is to assist with carrying out social distancing recommendations in order to safeguard the health and wellbeing of our staff and students.

The health and wellbeing of both the ECU community and external parties are at the forefront of our thoughts in these times.

It is however crucial that we as a community stay connected with those in need and actively participate in safe volunteering opportunities.

As a community we recognise the effect isolation is going to have on our society in the coming months. We are endeavouring to bring as many virtual volunteering opportunities to you so that we can continue to contribute and engage in volunteer activities, under the parameters defined by the current situation.

IMPORTANT NOTE:If you are already engaged in volunteering activities outside of the ECU volunteer program please ensure you are aware of your rights and responsibilities as a volunteer by visiting Volunteering Australia website.

What's happening in Volunteering this Month!

Click here for Volunteering Opportunities!

Manuals, workbooks and resources

Aurous Plus Chat Program

Comments

Volunteering and Covid-19

Contact Us

My ECU ePortfolio