Too often elderly people who live on their own feel isolated and forgotten. 

Sarah* worked hard all her life. She wasn’t extravagant, carefully managing her finances and building a life she was proud of. Today, like many older Australians, she is living on a pension and facing impossible choices between rent, food, medication and staying connected with the people she loves.

Known for her warmth and sense of humour, Sarah was always surrounded by friends. Then she quietly stopped attending social gatherings. Not because she didn’t want to go, but because she couldn’t afford the transport costs. Rather than tell anyone she was struggling, she stayed home alone, determined to preserve her dignity.

When Sarah spoke with her STAR Community Services Care Partner, she shared that she felt sad, isolated and increasingly disconnected from the world around her.

Through the Connection Fund, STAR was able to help Sarah reconnect with her friends and community. A simple act of support restored more than a social outing, it restored hope, confidence and a sense of belonging.

Sadly, Sarah’s story is not unique. Many seniors are experiencing loneliness and isolation because they simply cannot afford to stay connected. 

Your donation to the Connection Fund can help ensure seniors, like Sarah, enjoy companionship, connection and dignity in their later years.

Donations over $2 are tax deductible. A receipt for your tax-deductible donation will be automatically emailed to you. 

*Name changed for privacy.

-        Vital medical and social connections

-        Companionship to an elderly person on their own

-        A range of needed supportive services.

Donations over $2 are tax deductible. A receipt for your tax-deductible donation will be automatically emailed to you.