Right now, in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven, there are more than 100 older persons trapped in local hospitals. Their initial acute illness / injury and reason they went to hospital has been addressed, yet a range of obstacles mean they are unable to leave to go safely home or to find a place in residential aged care if that is more appropriate.

Who are STARS Volunteers?

With ‘STARS’ Volunteers by their side, an older person stuck in hospital
will receive personalised assistance in navigating their hospital
transition process, exploring suitable aged care options, and provide
them with independent, confidential support to help decision making.

Do you have empathy and patience when assisting older people? Our STARS Volunteer Program Officers are currently seeking experts in Aged Care.

Community Industry Group are currently looking for ‘STARS Volunteers,’ a group of dedicated volunteers with expertise in aged care and a genuine passion for supporting older people so they can access the aged care services they need.

Our mission? To ensure older people have seamless transitions from hospital to more suitable living arrangements at home or in a residential aged care service. Click the below link to enquire and one of our Policy and Program Officers will contact you directly with your enquiry.

Click here for the STARS Volunteer Enquiry Form.

With ‘STARS’ by their side, an older person stuck in hospital will receive personalised assistance in navigating their hospital transition process, exploring suitable aged care options, and independent, confidential support to help decision making.

‘STARS’ aren’t just advisors; they empower an older person with care and expertise so they can make informed decisions