Local Projects
Riverview Community Services is able to provide practical assistance to those in our community through a variety of different projects. True compassion demands our action, and we’re so grateful to the Riverview family who generously give to the Riverview Trust so that we can continue to serve our city.
The Riverview Trust supports the work of Riverview Community Services, Riverview Children’s Foundation and Riverview Media. We have a variety of initiatives that enables us to help our local and overseas community. All giving above $2 to Riverview Trust is tax-deductable.
Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme
The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) is an Australian Government initiative which aims to support elderly people in aged care facilities who may be lonely and at risk of social isolation.
Riverview Community Services provides visitors for residents whose quality of life is enriched by friendship and companionship. In the last year, we have been able to make 1560 visits to 24 residential aged care facilities.
We are always looking for volunteers who would enjoy building a one-to-one relationship with a resident, making a commitment to visit the person regularly for one hour per fortnight.
Funded by the Australian Government
Emergency Relief
Our Emergency Relief program offers assistance to individuals and families in times of crisis with food help and bill payment assistance.
Our services are by appointment only and we open on Monday to Thursdays from 9am - 2pm. To make an appointment please call 9416 0100 (Mondays only)
Duo is an Asylum Seeker Hub that runs every week to provide an easy access point for people seeking refuge to receive information and services from a wide range of agencies related to their legal, psychological, welfare and social needs. We partner with the lead agencies in Perth who are working with Asylum Seekers.
In partnership with a pro bono legal service in Perth, we also run a free visa administration clinic. By working with a bilingual volunteer from the community, a person in need of assistance is able to get the practical help they need to get their paperwork completed.
In the last year, we have been able to assist 525 people through Duo. We have been privileged to have 216 individual client appointments for immigration and legal assistance.
Gift-Giving Projects
Through our Gift-Giving Projects, we aim to bless those in our community that are doing it tough. Through a variety of different campaigns, we distribute gifts to individuals, groups and organisations to provide hope and dignity.
In the last year we have been able to give gifts to the value of $30,440 to children, 1160 given internationally and 1020 given locally.
