Change someone’s life today
– volunteer with us!
Who are we?
South Port Day Links aims to improve the lives of older people and people with a disability by providing community transport and a range of support programs that enable independent living.
South Port Day Links (SPDL) is a local not-for-profit, volunteer-driven organisation that has supported older residents, people with disabilities, and their carers in the City of Port Phillip for over 36 years.
Our services help residents stay socially connected, maintain their independence, and continue living in their own homes.
One way we do this is through DayLinks, our door-to-door community transport service.
Interested in Daylinks?
Download the Transport Client Information Booklet to find out more about our door-to-door community transport service.
We need volunteers for our GardenMates program.
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Encourage clients to assist you with light gardening tasks, such as weeding, planting, or pruning plants and shrubs (no mowing or use of power tools required).
Provide companionship and a friendly, courteous service to clients.
Notify the Volunteer Program Coordinator (VPC) of the start and finish time for each visit on the day and report your hours every month.
Advise the VPC of any variation or change in arrangements.
Report any concerns, inappropriate behaviour or incident immediately to the VPC.
Comply with SPDL Policies and Procedures.
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Experience or interest in gardening.
Experience or enthusiasm in encouraging others to be active.
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Click here for more information on our GardenMates program.
Love the outdoors?
Enjoy helping others?
Join our volunteer gardening team and turn neglected gardens into beautiful spaces—while brightening someone’s day.
No green thumb needed
—just a willingness to help!
“I have the pleasure of supporting my client, who is a lady of Greek heritage, and introduced me to a new variety of herbs and plants. She is very independent, but at 80+ there are some things she can no longer lift, move or replant. She is so grateful and forever thanking me it makes every visit a joy”.”
— Julie, GardenMates volunteer
SPDL Programs
SPDL programs are designed to help older people with a disability and the people that care for them. Our programs include Daylinks, GardenMates, WalkMates and PetMates.
DayLinks volunteer, Robert, with one of our valued clients.
HOW SPDL CAN HELP YOU
SPDL programs help our clients stay engaged with their community and maintain their independence at home.
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Door to door community transport program that provides flexible transport to older residents or those with a disability, together along with their carers.
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Assist residents with the care of animals at home with grooming, dog walking and visits to the vet.
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To support residents who need encouragement and company to go for a walk to maintain their physical fitness.
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The service provides light gardening and does not provide lawn mowing, rubbish removal or tree pruning.
HOW YOU CAN HELP SPDL
Volunteers are our heartbeat — the driving force that keeps our programs thriving and our community connected. Without them, everything would grind to a halt. We deeply value the time and energy they give to make a difference.
DONORS & FUNDING
THE LIFE SOURCE OF SPDL
Donations, funding, fundraising and grants from individuals, businesses and government, are the sources that keep the heart of the organization beating.
Funding providers
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Australian Government
Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)
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Victorian Government
Department of Transport
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing -
City of Port Phillip