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Taking connection to those who need it most

Danielle Kutchel, Tuesday, 20th December 2022 -  How do you tackle loneliness? Through bringing connections to people, one social enterprise says. Social isolation and loneliness impact millions of Australians, even more so …

Blokes just wanna have fun (too)

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 23rd November 2022 -  A program to alleviate loneliness in men has proven wildly popular. As Australia’s loneliness epidemic grows, a transport company in south eastern Sydney is providing men with companionship…

World first crowdfunded social impact bond launches

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 13th January 2021 -  Advocates hope to raise almost $300,000 for the program through crowdfunding  An Israeli social enterprise is utilising the power of crowdfunding to raise capital for a new social…

Aging with Dignity

Andrew Cairns, Tuesday, 16th April 2019 -  How can we do better to reverse the unsettling trend of loneliness gripping elderly Australians, asks Community Sector Banking CEO Andrew Cairns. To some, the thought of retirement…

Therapy chickens bring joy to aged care home

Maggie Coggan, Friday, 15th March 2019 -  A pet chicken might sound like an unusual choice of a therapy pet, but staff at a Brisbane aged care home are hopeful some new clucky arrivals will help fight off loneliness and depression…

Opinion

Loneliness and Villages

David Crosbie, Thursday, 14th March 2019 -  Being a part of the It Takes A Village campaign has highlighted how important it is that we think about the village around not just our students, but each member of our community, writes…

Helping Australia’s Lonely People

Luke Michael, Thursday, 15th November 2018 -  Community groups say Australia needs a national strategy to tackle loneliness as a public health priority, as new research reveals lonely Australians are suffering significant…

A New Conversation Starter

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 4th October 2016 -  Have you ever had an amazing conversation with a stranger? The question is at the heart of a new Not for Profit initiative designed to encourage people to talk to those around them.…

Australia Getting Lonelier Survey Shows

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 27th September 2016 -  The majority of Australians feel lonely, according to a new survey. The Loneliness Survey, released by national charity Lifeline Australia on Tuesday, revealed more than six out…

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