Resources

This webpage article talks about loneliness in relation to lack of social connection, its impact and some strategies to address it.

One in 4 older people aged 65 and over lives alone. This can affect health and wellbeing. This chapter of Australia's welfare looks at two of the key issues facing older Australians: ageing and dementia.

This 2020 background paper presents a comprehensive discussion about social isolation and loneliness across population groups and also specifically among the older Australian population.

The webpage presents some background information about social isolation and loneliness and provides strategies to prevent and address loneliness.