The Community Friend Program
The Community Friend Program matches people with a disability to volunteers, with the aim of forming friendships and easing social isolation. We can match you with a volunteer who can help you to get out and about in the community.
Is this program for me?
We can work with you if:
- you are aged from 18 to 65 and have a disability or a mental illness.
How do I get matched with a volunteer?
We will talk with you about:
- your recreational interests
- your likes and dislikes
- what sort of person you would like to share your leisure time with.
We will also let you know what other activities that are already happening through the program and see if you would like to join in with any of these groups.
Once we have identified what you want from the program we will then try to match you with someone who best fits what you want to do with your time.
What happens once I have been matched with a volunteer?
We will support you and your volunteer to make sure that you are happy with the match and getting the most from the relationship.
Contact Us
| Program contact details: |
Community Friend Program |
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Phone number | 03 9385 3222/03 9385 3264 |
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Contact email address | cfp@mcm.org.au / stemple@mcm.org.au |
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Days of operation |
Monday to Thursday. |
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Opening hours |
9 am to 5 pm |
| Geographical service operating areas | Selected Cities in Melbourne's North (Banyule, Yarra, Darebin and Moreland), East (Boroondara, Whitehorse, Monash and Maroondah), West (Brimbank) and South metropolitan regions, (Greater Dandenong). |
| Service capacity | 80 clients |
Find Us
Community Integration and Inclusion
Melbourne Citymission’s Community Integration and Inclusion Services aim to strengthen participation and community inclusion to foster independence and self-reliance. Our range of Services provide information, education, opportunities and support that build a foundation that empowers people with a disability to achieve their self-directed goals and experience active citizenship.
