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Isolation
Find information, news and support that can help reduce isolation and improve being connected to others in a meaningful way.
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Understanding and responding to loneliness
Relationships Australia shines a light on a common social issue with potentially unhealthy consequences.
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Solving isolation
Research shows that social isolation and loneliness in older adults leads to poor health and wellbeing.
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Isolation and elder abuse during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic and the physical distancing measures that have been implemented across much of Australia have left many older people socially isolated.
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Isolation Resources
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13Yarn Factsheets
13YARN [Thirteen YARN] is the first national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficul...
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Social isolation: Factors, dynamics and effects of isolation for older people
This government research provides a snapshot of the negative affects of social isolation amongst older Australians and ...
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BEFRIENding for Depression, Anxiety and Social support in residential aged care
The goal of this research is to reduce rates of depression, anxiety, loneliness and increase social support in people l...
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Tackling elder abuse and isolation – John Ward 2024 NSW Senior Australian of the Year
Watch this short video featuring John Ward – seniors advocate and 2024 NSW Senior Australian of the Year - as he outlin...
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Find a Service Provider
In an emergency call 000
This free number will redirect you to an existing phone service near you. This is not a 24-hour line. Call operating times will vary. A collaboration between the Australian, state and territory governments.
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