Aurous Community Visitor scheme fights the social isolation of elder people in regional areas.
Social isolation erodes confidence, enthusiasm and health.
The Aurous Community Visitor scheme provides companionship to seniors at risk of isolation, in language.
The service is available to all seniors in Australia, and is completely free for seniors in receipt of a Home Care Package, who are living in regional areas of Australia.
Alex Favali manages the program and explained how it works to the listeners of SBS Italian.
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