…Community Services. https://www.linkedin.com/in/karn-nelson-7196b258/ Fay Mound Board Member Fay Mound is the Director of Policy and Advocacy at UnitingCare Australia, the national body for the Uniting Church’s community services network. Fay…
…what works, and what does not, in order to make informed decisions for your service and service users. PDF Guide PDF Guide 26 November 2020 26 November 2020 https://endingloneliness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/A-Guide-to-Measuring-Loneliness-for-Community-Organisations_Ending-Loneliness-Together.pdf https://endingloneliness.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/A-Guide-to-Measuring-Loneliness-for-Community-Organisations_Ending-Loneliness-Together.pdf…
…understanding that loneliness affects a broad range of people at different stages of life, and is generated by a multitude of factors. Communities serve an important function of offering safe…
…Resources Resources Official Launch Webinar Official Launch Webinar 26 November 2020 26 November 2020 https://www.facebook.com/events/1357523951275499/ https://www.facebook.com/events/1357523951275499/ Whitepaper – Ending Loneliness… Whitepaper – Ending Loneliness… 26 November 2020 26 November 2020…
…service for young people aged 5 to 25. 1800 55 1800 https://www.1800respect.org.au 1800RESPECT 24/7 counselling, information and referrals for sexual assault, domestic and family violence. 1800 737 732 https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au Suicide…
…where we can address loneliness: 1) within health services sectors; 2) within our community and social service sectors; 3) within our community. Approaches to address loneliness “We can synergise and…
…practice and process pathways that can be modified and adapted to combat loneliness effectively. PDF Whitepaper – Ending Loneliness… PDF Whitepaper – Ending Loneliness… 26 November 2020 26 November 2020…
…which is what Endling Loneliness Together is all about” said Ms Little. Watch the Facebook Live Webinar Watch the Facebook Live Webinar 26 November 2020 26 November 2020 https://www.facebook.com/endinglonelinesstogether/videos/ https://www.facebook.com/endinglonelinesstogether/videos/…
20 July 2021 This July we celebrate the launch of the Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection. Learn more Watch the Webinar Recording https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QIT92APoqo The online event included presentations from:…
…protecting against feelings of loneliness, depression, social anxiety and stress. Read more Many Victorians are now well into their second round of stage 3 lockdown, under which there are only…
…around longer than one would hope. Loneliness is a subjective feeling, often described as not feeling in tune with others or feeling misunderstood by people around you. You can feel…
…is now robust evidence indicating the extent to which loneliness is detrimental for health. Additionally, there are rapid changes in the way we communicate, commute, live, and work with each…
…and events. For all speaker enquiries and requests, please email specific details of your request to info@endingloneliness.com.au. Download Brochure Loneliness is costly to services and increases service utilisation across industries….
7 May 2021 Ending Loneliness Together has proposed four targeted solutions to address loneliness in Australia. Click here to download the pre-budget submission. Ending Loneliness Together has come together with…
…reveals some personal shortcoming. Loneliness evokes a particularly vulnerable image, of someone living alone with no one around them. One survey also found men are less likely to say they’re…
…on the Technical Advisory Group for the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Commission on Social Connection. She was one of three experts and the only woman appointed in the Western Pacific…
…world; our default position; our daily practice? Hopes for a kinder, more compassionate world If we dream of a world that’s kinder, more compassionate, more respectful, more co-operative, less violent,…
…and negative beliefs about others and the social world are thought to underpin loneliness. Researchers have found programs that provide social opportunities as well as helping the lonely person learn…
…is also about not being seen, heard or understood.’ In the workplace, lonely workers have lower performance ratings, are less committed and less approachable than their non-lonely co-workers, and take…
…Loneliness Together and AIA Australia will raise awareness and educate communities about loneliness and its impacts on population health, wellbeing and productivity. In doing this, we hope to lift the…
…as one of the most critical social, health, and economic concerns here in Australia and around the world. “As a healthcare company, we’re increasingly focused on preventative health as we…
…to meaningfully connect,” said Dr Lim. This motion comes as other developed nations around the world legislate dedicated resources to address rising rates of loneliness. In 2018, Britain announced the…
…learn about loneliness and take steps towards building meaningful social connection for themselves. Our hope is that by increasing community understanding of loneliness, feeling lonely will become a normal sign…
…action, Neighbour Day. “Neighbour Day is all about encouraging Australians to connect with those who live around them to grow strong, inclusive and supportive communities. We know having a sense…
…Australian community. Click here to download the paper. Ending Loneliness Together in Australia is the first white paper to highlight the growing problem of loneliness in Australia. Ending Loneliness Together…
…evidence-based practical training programs across community, workplace, education, health and aged care settings. As well as strengthening your understanding of loneliness, our programs focus on how you can create inclusive…
…lived experience of loneliness to join our Lived Experience Advisory Panel Supported by Find out more Memberships https://endingloneliness.com.au/get-involved/memberships/ Donations https://endingloneliness.com.au/get-involved/donations/ Partnerships https://endingloneliness.com.au/get-involved/partnerships/ Latest Resources Apply online View all View all…
…have the opportunity to lead efforts to end loneliness, together Latest Resources View all Supported by Find out more Memberships https://endingloneliness.com.au/get-involved/memberships/ Donations https://endingloneliness.com.au/get-involved/donations/ Partnerships https://endingloneliness.com.au/get-involved/partnerships/ Latest News View all One…
October 2024 Ending Loneliness Together is committed to establishing an evidence base for understanding, measuring, and addressing loneliness in Australia. In partnership with the Prevention Research Collaboration Unit, The University…
Memberships Why join our community? We can do more to end loneliness when we do it together. Becoming a member of Ending Loneliness Together means being part of a collective…
…resources. Join our community Access Ending Loneliness Together events, including discounted rates for members. You are in Good Company faq Membership FAQs When will my membership be approved? Applications for…
…spread of a disease and protect vulnerable groups from becoming infected. Among other things, this means when we’re around others, we shouldn’t get too close, and should avoid things like…
04 August 2022 Ending Loneliness Together has launched its second white paper with a national call to action: it’s time to renew and rebuild social connection. Click here to download…
Download the Self-Care Toolkit Please complete the form below to access your free resource for addressing loneliness experienced by healthcare professionals and trainees to improve workplace well-being. Information is collected…
…to support mental health services to identify and address social exclusion as part of routine mental healthcare. Dr Kate Filia, Melbourne University, Orygen Targeting mechanisms underlying loneliness in chronic conditions…
…community organisations looking to evaluate their programs or activities designed to reduce loneliness. “This Guide came about in conversation with community organisations. We were constantly being asked questions about how…
…The mechanisms involved are unclear, yet most likely result from a combination of psychological, biological and behavioural mechanisms. It is important to appreciate that these three components are interrelated and…
…included, accepted and belong. This leads to positive mental health and wellbeing outcomes for the whole community. Something is wrong with me — We commonly assume that loneliness only happens…
…article here. Millions of Australians are currently living under lockdowns in an effort to curb the rapid spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19. While lockdowns and other social distancing…
…Bolton Clarke research-based initiatives underway to support connection include: HOW-R-U? volunteer peer telephone support program which is now also being piloted in Canada Connecting Communities to Care – a four-year…
…needs targeted solutions Among 18 to 25 year olds, one in three (35%) reported feeling lonely three or more times a week. We also found that higher levels of…
Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection Global Initiative on Loneliness and Connection Bringing together a global community of national organisations committed to ending the pressing global issue of loneliness and…
…of life, we can better design and deliver more relevant solutions. Listening and learning from people’s lived experience deepens understanding of the issue of loneliness in our community so we…
26 November 2020 Ending Loneliness Together held its official launch event on 26 November 2020. This online event brings together speakers from the community, health, academia, and government sectors to…
…story? We believe talking about loneliness can help others who feel lonely understand they’re not alone. We also believe that sharing personal stories can be helpful in making sense of…
…can do and what people around them can do to support them. While many services take a break over the holidays these phones lines are operating as well as…
…a bit more negative about yourself and the world around you.” “Helping to address loneliness can therefore involve helping people to be a bit more aware and mindful of that…
…Ending Loneliness Together is available for media comment. If you would like to speak to an expert in the field of loneliness, please email info@endingloneliness.com.au. news social Our Social Community…
…to establish an endowment fund in support of your chosen area. Naming opportunities are available in many instances. Bequests You can create a significant impact by including a bequest to…
…Memberships Become a member of Ending Loneliness Together and join a national community of people and organisations working to make Australia a place where no one feels alone. Membership is…
Partnerships Partnerships make a strong statement to the community about the values of your business. It’s also an innovative way to build your brand and showcase your products and services….
…community organisations and services working to provide solutions for loneliness and enhance social connection. Ending Loneliness Directory is powered by Infoxchange’s service seeker directory, Australia’s largest up-to-date directory of health…
…Australia by 2030. To achieve this, we aim to drive and coordinate Australia’s response to combatting chronic loneliness. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES Our work is led by the following overarching values:…
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