Community Connectors
Community Connectors are members of the general population who know what services are available in the community and can share that information with people in need.
Training was provided to support the community be confident to have conversations around social isolation and use the My Health Connector directory as a resource. Over 100 Community Connectors in the region. Community Connectors can be of any background or profession – neighbours, volunteers, taxi drivers, baristas, retail workers. Anyone who has contact with older people and an interest in helping older people can volunteer.
More information
Contact our Healthy Ageing Team via email or by calling 4708 8100.