We know how much friendship and connection mean to people – especially to the seniors whose lives are improved by the company of others. This month, we sat down with a client, Diana, and asked her about her experience with In Great Company.

While Kathleen might not remember every single thing her and her volunteer visitor Aleteia have done together, they are still forming some incredible memories together. Ale opens about her experiences visiting a senior with memory loss.

Moving from China to Australia over two years ago, Zhenyu Wang was following his mother’s advice in how he could give back to his new community – and so he started volunteering with In Great Company. Read his volunteer interview!

In late April, In Great Company was featured on Channel 7’s Sunrise Breakfast program, as Jess and Paul showed the country what true friendship looks like.

Major depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the world, and it can make people feel alone and isolated. Knowing how to talk to someone living with depression can be a great way to support them.

Alex Forster’s values align with our own, which is why she was such a great match for In Great Company. Now, she is the one pairing up like-minded seniors and volunteers, and the stories that come of her wonderful match-making do not disappoint.

In Great Company brings people together to ensure they don’t feel alone in their later years of life, in particular those that are most vulnerable. Join us this National Volunteer Week!

Volunteers are the lifeblood of what we do here at In Great Company and we want to celebrate and thank you for the vital role you play in lives of seniors we support.  Join us at our Volunteer Week Event!

Kay is an In Great Company volunteer coordinator, and she was born and raised on a northern island of Japan called Hokkaido. She is sharing her authentic Japanese sushi recipe.

For depressed seniors, raised in a time when mental illness was highly stigmatised and misunderstood, it can be difficult to seek help – here’s what you can do to support an older adult with depression.

For more information on making informed choices when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as other information relating to the health care sector, read the below!

Activities help stimulate the mind and memory and keep seniors engaged and interested in life. But finding activities for a person with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or vision impairment can take a little extra creativity. We share 6!

We often like to feature our incredible volunteers, but our staff deserve the same recognition – this month, we interviewed Volunteer Coordinator Alison Saito. Read her interview!

When it comes to volunteering, Bruce knows a thing or two: he shares his tips with others wanting to volunteer, and some of the stories that has warmed his heart (and ours) throughout this journey.

Morgan Miles volunteered for In Great Company because he wanted to make a positive impact on a senior’s life. Little did the 28-year-old know it was his life that was about to receive an enormous boost. Read his story!

We’ve gathered a list of online opportunities to develop your skills, broaden your horizons and learn more about the experience of seniors. OPAN is a great place to start.

Tips and tricks on how to keep cool, safe and have fun this summer for our volunteers and the seniors they visit. Read this summer guide!

In Great Company has a new community volunteer manual with tips and tricks, support, procedure breakdown, as well as requirements and suggestions – have you read it?

Kathy Thomson has only been a volunteer with In Great Company since November, but she has already won over many clients and has made them into friends. We sat down with her to chat all things volunteering. Read her interview!

As a new year begins, we reflect on 2020 and wish to express our gratitude for our amazing volunteers. We couldn’t have done it without you!