Seniors are at risk of social isolation because of living alone, losing family or friends, chronic illness, and hearing or vision loss. “The lockdowns have increased loneliness for many senior Victorians, particularly for those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds,” Australian Multicultural Community Services (AMCS) CEO Elizabeth Drozd says. “Melbourne’s second lockdown lasted 111 … Continue reading AMCS Volunteer Visiting Programs vital for seniors in isolation