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Meet the Hubs: Combating loneliness in older Australians

This website provides a list and link to all the community-led groups providing services to help address loneliness and social isolation among older Australians.

Added 28 Jul 2022
Services
Let's get technical: Technology training for seniors

This website invites senior Australians to face-to-face training sessions on using technology to be able to connect with family and friends, learn and be confident in using online government or bank services, or to meet their other personal goals.

Added 28 Jul 2022
Report
Inquiry into social isolation and loneliness in Queensland

This report discusses the impact of social isolation and loneliness among people living with dementia, their families and caregivers, factors related to it and recommendations to address the issue.

Added 28 Jul 2022
Services
Friendline: Helping Australians reconnect

The Seniors Connected Phone Support Service is funded by the Federal Department of Social Services. All Australian seniors are welcome to call FriendLine for a friendly chat or more connection.

Added 28 Jul 2022
Webpage
Creative ideas to fight social isolation among older people

This webpage describes the creative strategies adopted by aged care organisations and providers to reduce loneliness for people in aged care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Added 28 Jul 2022
Report
COVID-19, social isolation and ageing: Centre for Social Impact's response

This document discusses the challenges and impacts of the social isolation directive for older people during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Added 28 Jul 2022
Services
COTA Visitors

This webpage provides a brief information about Council on the Ageing (COTA visitors), invitations to become COTA visitor volunteer, and requests for COTA visitors.

Added 28 Jul 2022
Information sheet
Connecting with someone special

Older people often become isolated in our community. Spending some time getting to know older friends, relatives or neighbours can be an enriching experience for both parties. This sheet provides tips on how to connect meaningfully with older people.

Added 28 Jul 2022
Guidance
Community Visitors Scheme National Guidelines

This document presents the guidelines for the community visitors scheme which includes the aims, the roles and responsibilities of members, aged care providers, volunteers and recipients.

Added 28 Jul 2022
Services
Companionship and social support: A friendly visitor makes all the difference

This webpage describes the Red Cross Community Visitors Scheme and provides information about signing up to the program.

Added 28 Jul 2022