Out and About

About

Out & About: Connecting LGBTI older people

Out & About aims to reduce social isolation in older LGBTI people through volunteer-led befriending and community connections. Out & About is a free state-wide service of Switchboard Victoria.

Out & About is a peer service; creating intergenerational LGBTI friendships across Victoria as part of the national Community Visitors Scheme. Our service is person-centered and aimed at people accessing aged care services. We support in particular people with disability and / or chronic illness (including dementia). Self or third party referrals are welcome.

How does the service work?

Out & About matches older people wanting to increase social connections with a volunteer community visitor, based on shared hobbies and interests. The pair then catch up at least once a fortnight for coffee, watching a film, having a chat, going to community events or any other enjoyable social activity. Volunteers are friendly, reliable, and screened before matching.

Discover more information, eligibility criteria and volunteer opportunities at www.switchboard.org.au/out-about

We are a part of Switchboard Victoria, who are registered as a: Charity.

More details

LGBTIQ Owned and Operated: Yes
Service Delivery Format:

• - Face-to-face
• - Phone

Service Delivery Location:

• - All of Victoria

Cost: Free
Opening Times: Anytime

Accessibility

Wheel Chair accessible
Hearing impaired
Sight Impaired
Cognitive Sensibility