Launceston Volunteers for Community

Launceston VFC Services supports people in the community who are frail, aged, younger with disabilities, and their carers. Services are provided by volunteers with appropriate skills.

Services may include:

• assistance with shopping

• social support

• transport to and from business and social appointments

• lawn mowing

• befriending

In 1976, the Kings Meadows Community Health Centre opened with its main objective to provide support to the community. Shortly after, a Ladies’ Auxiliary was established, and they quickly identified the need for respite care, child care and transport for children living with disability, and companionship for the elderly.

The Service grew and, in 1991, the Voluntary Support Service became known as Launceston VFC Services.

Currently, LVFC has 4 community cars, 70 volunteers, 4 FTE paid staff, and provides a range of services to approximately 400 clients in the greater Launceston area.

Services are offered on a need basis. Launceston

VFC Services Inc. supports and fosters independence of all clients.

All services are offered with the understanding that resources may not always be available.

Needs are assessed and prioritised and then a “Care Plan” is developed.