Mission Statement

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Our aim is to provide assistance and support to needy Swiss families and individuals and to facilitate contacts for lonely and senior members of the Swiss community and people of Swiss-Austalian background.

• Visit the sick in hospital and provide support and encouragement for those in difficult circumstances.
• Keep in touch with elderly and lonely, and promote contact with other persons in the community.
• Provide financial assistance in cases of hardship, and assist with identifying other sources of support.
• Assist with advice for those who find themselves in need of support and guidance.
• Promote good fellowship among the Swiss and Swiss-Australian community.
• Provide mutual support network.
• Contact older members of the community on their birthdays and at Christmas.
• Organise luncheons and outings for the Swiss Seniors and their friends.
• Draw the attention of Senior members of the community to the activities of the Society.

• Alert the Society to cases of hardship of a physical, emotional or financial nature (your confidentiality will be respected)
• Let the committee know if anyone needs contact or assistance.
• Sign up, become a financial member of the Society, and get involved.
• Make a donation, which is tax-deductible.
• Join the volunteer group, and promote contact with people in need.
• Help increase our membership by telling others of the Society's work.