This report describes an exploratory study of Telelink, a social application of telephone conferencing which is providing group communication among housebound veterans and war widows in Melbourne, Australia. The study is based on interviews with present Telelink participants and with social workers who might use the service in the future. Included in the report are a description of Telelink, an estimate of the demand based on incidence of house confinement and costs, and conclusions. (CHC)