Our program is designed to serve the needs of elderly or infirm person who have become socially isolated. The group social support and individual social support programs aim to foster social connection. Click to see more about Our Services

link: Who is eligible for our services Page

The Volunteers:
• Are over 18 years of age
• Speak the Serbian language
• Have an interest in assisting frail people
• Are willing to spend some time providing companionship

All volunteers go through training which covers:
• Their roles and responsibilities
• Older person’s needs and rights
• Confidentiality and communication
• First Aid and other compulsory trainings

Our services are funded under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) by the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Older people pay a contribution/fee towards the cost of services they receive if they can afford to do so ($5 per activity for the Group Social Support activities and $5 per activity for Accompanied activities-shopping). Please see SSSS Inc. CHSP Client Contribution Policy and Financial Hardship Policy in our Brochures section.

My Aged Care is the Australian Government’s entry point to the aged care system in Australia. It provides information on government-subsidised aged care services, assessment eligibility and aged care providers.
Link: My Aged Care