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Beside You

Unhurried Company, Warm Conversation & Attentive Presence

About Our Service

Beside You provides dedicated 1-on-1 social companionship for Melbourne adults over 50. No rushed 15-minute clinical visits, no rotating agency strangers. Just genuine warmth, walks, café catch-ups, and shared activities directly with founders Suriya and Saranya.

Outings & Activities ($72 per hour • 2-Hour Minimum)

Mobility Accommodations: We happily welcome folding walkers and pace every outing comfortably to you.

Direct Contact & Bookings

Phone: 0416 479 392

Email: sunbesideyou@gmail.com

Service Region: Doncaster East & Greater Melbourne

Founders: Suriya & Saranya

Operated by SYA & CO PTY LTD (ABN 93 672 919 925)[cite: 1] • 26 McKenzie St, Doncaster East VIC 3109[cite: 1]

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Founded by Suriya (Sun & Warmth) & Saranya (Sanctuary & Refuge)

Beside You.

Unhurried Company, Warm Conversation & Attentive Presence.

Loneliness should never accompany life’s finest years. We provide dedicated, 1-on-1 social companionship for Melbourne adults over 50. No rushed 15-minute visits. No rotating stranger agencies. Just genuine warmth, walks, café catch-ups, and shared activities.

100% Platonic
Respect & Dignity
$72 / Hour
No Lock-In Plans
Melbourne
Local Companions
1st Hr Free
Intro Privilege
Arrange an Outing Direct Line: 0416 479 392

Our Personal Commitment

Direct Founder Presence

When you book with us, you are never assigned an unfamiliar employee from a call centre. You spend your day directly with founders Suriya or Saranya.

  • National Police Check Cleared
  • Comprehensive Public Liability Insured
  • Clean Victorian Driver History
  • Unhurried 2-Hour Minimum Appointments
Complimentary Introductory Offer: Your first 2-hour companionship outing is billed for only 1 hour ($72 saving).
Meaningful Activities

Tailored Outings & Shared Hobbies

Whether seeking fresh air in a tranquil garden, dining over a long lunch, or enjoying quiet conversation in your living room, every engagement is shaped by your preferences.

Gentle Gardening & Potting

Tending courtyard plants, repotting seedlings, visiting local plant nurseries, and sharing gardening stories in the fresh air.

Standard Rate: $72 / HR

Shared Baking & Tea Session

Baking traditional scones, shortbread, or family recipes together in your kitchen, followed by an unhurried pot of tea.

Standard Rate: $72 / HR

Promenade & Café Catch-Up

A peaceful, flat-ground walk through the local park or botanic gardens, followed by good coffee and attentive conversation.

Standard Rate: $72 / HR

Bistro & Long Lunch Companion

Never dine alone. Enjoy a relaxed 2-course meal at your favourite restaurant or local bistro with engaging discussion.

Standard Rate: $72 / HR

Arts, Galleries & Matinees

Escort to theatre matinees, art gallery exhibitions, museum collections, and historic Melbourne landmarks at your tempo.

Standard Rate: $72 / HR

Life Story & Memoir Listening

Dedicated, respectful time to listen to your life experiences, career memories, and family heritage, taking notes if desired.

Standard Rate: $72 / HR

Mobility Accommodations & Pacing

We warmly accommodate folding walkers, canes, and deliberate, relaxed pacing. Outings are planned with level, step-free access and frequent rest spots.

The Co-Founders

Meet Suriya & Saranya

We founded Beside You because meaningful conversation and reliable companionship should be accessible without clinical barriers or impersonal care contracts.

Suriya (The Sun)

Meaning: Radiant Warmth, Light & Energy
"In ancient Sanskrit, Suriya represents the sun. My purpose as a companion is to bring cheerful light, genuine attentive listening, and warmth to days that feel too quiet. Whether we are tending garden plants, strolling scenic park paths, or discussing life history over coffee, you have my complete attention."
Suriya's Companion Pursuits:
  • 🌱 Gentle Gardening: Courtyard potting, nursery visits, watering & herb care.
  • 🚶 Park & Garden Strolls: Botanic garden loops, flat paved paths & fresh air.
  • ♟️ Conversation & Mind Games: Chess, parlour games & life story chat.

Saranya (Sanctuary)

Meaning: Refuge, Shelter & Gentle Comfort
"Saranya translates to safe sanctuary and gentle refuge. In companionship, this means creating an atmosphere of total ease, patience, and non-judgment. From baking cherished family recipes together in the kitchen to quiet gallery visits and tea, every person is treated with profound dignity."
Saranya's Companion Pursuits:
  • 🍪 Shared Baking: Baking scones, biscuits, tea cakes & family recipes.
  • ☕ High Tea & Café: Quiet coffee dates, local bakeries & relaxed bistros.
  • 📖 Culture & Reading: Library visits, bookshop browsing & gallery matinees.
Direct Reservation

Schedule Your Companionship Outing

Calculate your exact session investment with no hidden surcharges. Once confirmed, we will coordinate pickup and timing details directly.

Session Calculator

Flat $72 / hr • 2-Hour Minimum • Transparent Travel

Total Session Investment
$72.00
2 hours @ $72/hr - $72 intro saving • Free travel zone

Client & Outing Details

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Outing Confirmed!

Thank you. Your booking details are received. Suriya or Saranya will personally contact you to finalize the schedule and location.