Conversation In Isolation

🌟Attention All! 🌟
Convo In Iso is looking for a nursing home coordinator!

Are you someone who:
💫Is brimming with creativity?
💫A natural leader?
💫Social butterfly who easily makes connections?
💫Ability to operate zoom, w2m and Google sheets?

You might be the perfect candidate that we're looking for to pilot our new nursing home project! Be a trail blazer and set the standard for medical students that follow 🤩

Don't miss the opportunity to gain:
✨️ A broad variety of general leadership skills
✨️Improve your problem solving and creativity
✨️Not for profit & volunteer leadership skills
✨️Mentoring and upskilling from CII committee alumni and community experts

To apply fill in this google form: https://forms.gle/73vCLq2AXmwdS8x88
Deadline: March 15th 2026, 11:59pm AEDT

2026 Conversation in Isolation Committee - Applications Open! 🤩

Conversation in Isolation is so excited to be opening up applications for our 2026 Committee. Conversation in Isolation (CII) is a student-founded and student-run organisation focussed on alleviating loneliness and social isolation in the Australian community. 🧡

Since our inception in early 2020, over 200 community members have benefitted from regular phone calls from over 300 incredible health student volunteers. Our initiatives are continually growing, with our recent in-person events such as our sausage sizzle fundraisers and our nursing home visits. With new programs and ideas in store for 2026, we need your help in making them come true! Apply now for a chance to make a difference to the mental and social well-being of your surrounding community!

Written applications are due on: Friday 10th of October at 11:59pm AEDT. Link Below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYAvZR88JVtfwUZTe4JTTYz3n6VKH4MEUDNhwWVgVVPh69rg/viewform

Any issues or questions should be directed to [email protected]

Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to receiving your applications!

Thank you everyone for participating in our most recent nursing home events over the past month! 🥰 Thank you especially to Benetas for hosting us at both locations, and a huge thank you to the Pilot Project Team (Roma and Aimee) for facilitating such smooth events! 🧡🧡

Here's what we've done so far:
✅ Two successful nursing home events
✅ More than 20 residents altogether
✅ Ran pet therapy, arts & crafts, and baking cookies

Follow the page and our instagram for more events to come! 🫰🫰

Make someone's day — and brighten your own.

Join us for Bridges to Connection, a series of heartwarming events at nursing homes across Melbourne! Spend the afternoon baking, crafting, enjoying pet therapy, or soaking up live jazz from the Monash Med Jazz Band — all while helping reduce loneliness among elderly residents.

🧠 No experience needed – a quick online training will be provided.�
🌼 All volunteers receive a certificate of participation.
📅 Upcoming Dates – Sign up for any or all!
• 5 July | BUPA Clayton | 1–4 PM
• 15 July | The Views, Heidelberg | 11 AM–2 PM
• 29 August | Broughton Hall | 1–4 PM

Why join?�
💬 Create meaningful moments
🤝 Make a real impact
💖 Support mental wellbeing
🎉 Have fun while doing good
👉 Sign up now: https://forms.gle/nQ4KrFuFhh5G4mAe8

Let’s come together to bring warmth, music, and memories to those who need it most. One afternoon can change everything. Will you be part of it?

Looking to make a meaningful impact and brighten someone’s day? Join Conversation in Isolation for our Bridges to Connection events at nursing homes across Melbourne! Help reduce loneliness and bring joy to elderly residents through fun, interactive activities like baking, arts & crafts, pet therapy, and live music from the Monash Med Jazz Band.
🌼 All volunteers will receive a certificate of participation.
📅 Event Dates – Sign up for as many as you like!
5th July | BUPA Clayton | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
15th July | The Views at Heidelberg | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
29th August | Broughton Hall | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🧠 No experience needed!
We’ll run a short online training session beforehand so you feel confident and prepared to participate.
Why Volunteer? ✨
🤝 Combat loneliness: Make a difference in someone’s day.
💬 Build connections: Bridge the gap between generations.
💖 Support mental well-being: Contribute to a more connected community.
🎉 Have fun: Get involved in creative, joyful activities.
👉 Ready to join us? Sign up here: https://forms.gle/fs3Gt8ZRdih7y4GJ9
Let’s create memories, spark smiles, and connect across generations — one afternoon at a time.

🌟 Volunteer Opportunity with Conversation in Isolation 🌟

Are you passionate about making meaningful connections and bringing joy to others? Join us for Conversation In Isolation’s Bridges to Connection events at Nursing Homes across Melbourne to help reduce social isolation and provide engaging and fun activities for the residents. Spend an afternoon with our elderly community members baking, doing arts and crafts, playing with pet therapy pups or listening to live music therapy with the Monash Med Jazz Band! Volunteering certificates will be provided to each volunteer after the event.

Event Dates (you can volunteer for as many as you would like):
- 5th of July @ BUPA Clayton at 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- 15th of July @ The Views at Heidelberg at 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- 29th of August @ Broughton Hall at 1:00PM to 4:00PM

No prior experience is required as we will provide an online training session prior to the above dates to ensure that you are comfortable with participating in the organised activities.

Why Volunteer with Us? ✨
• Combat Loneliness: Help reduce social isolation among the elderly.
• Build Connections: Create lasting bonds between generations.
• Make an Impact: Contribute to the mental well-being of our community.
• Have Fun: Enjoy a variety of engaging activities.

Sign up now by filling out our Volunteer Sign-Up Form: https://forms.gle/XcHUMCJfC6GrKZKdA

Let’s come together to make a positive impact and create memories that will last a lifetime! 🌸

Conversation in Isolation - 5th of July @ BUPA Clayton at 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM - 15th of July @ The Views at Heidelberg at 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM - 29th of August @ Broughton Hall at 1:00PM to 4:00PM

2025 Conversation in Isolation Volunteers Callout 📢

Conversation in Isolation is so excited to be opening signups for our phone program volunteers 😍

You’re probably wondering who we are?

Conversation in Isolation (CII) is a student-founded and student-run organisation focussed on alleviating loneliness and social isolation in the Australian community. 🧡

Since our inception in early 2020, over 200 community members have benefitted from regular phone calls from over 300 incredible health student volunteers. Our initiatives are continually growing, with transitions to in-person events such as sausage sizzle fundraisers and nursing home visits.

Sign up now for a chance to make a difference to the mental and social well-being of your surrounding community!

All training will be provided and schedules are flexible.

Sign up sheet can be accessed here.
https://tinyurl.com/CIIVSignUp

We can’t wait to hear from you all!

Any issues or questions should be directed to [email protected]

2025 Conversation in Isolation Committee - Applications Closing Soon! ✨

Thank you so much to all those who have already signed up to be part of our team for 2025, and looking forward to new programs and ideas! As mentioned previously, Conversation in Isolation (CII) is a student-founded and student-run organisation focussed on alleviating loneliness and social isolation in the Australian community.

Since our inception in early 2020, over 200 community members have benefitted from regular phone calls from over 300 incredible health student volunteers.

Our spots are closing up for the year so this is one last chance to sign up and take part in being the new face of the new team! 🩵

The available positions include:
[ ] 1x Pubs Coordinator
[ ] 2x Pubs Officers
[ ] 3x Phone Program Officers
[ ] 2x Pilot Project Officers
[ ] 4x Audit and Compliance Team

Apply now for a chance to make a difference to the mental and social well-being of your surrounding community!
Written applications are due by: Monday 10th of February at 11:59pm AEST
The written application form and necessary documentation can be found in the Bento link in our bio, or through this link: https://forms.gle/j6BMA3Na3wxTV6kZ8
Any issues or questions should be directed to [email protected]
Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to receiving your applications!