In this new episode of the Community Centres SA ‘Community Conversations’ podcast Hon Minister Nat Cook discusses enhancing South Australian communities.

Hear about the Department of Human Services and their focus on tailoring support to diverse community needs.

The episode delves into the social aspect that Community Centres provide to combat the increasing issue of loneliness in our society.

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Fleurieu Neighbourhood Network is part of a network of Village Hubs across the world including Australia.

The aim of the FNN is to provide opportunities to enjoy each other's company, be active, share information and interests and support one another.

All hubs are different yet share a common purpose of positive ageing, recognising that through mutual support we can enhance our lives.

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In this social media age, we're more connected than ever. So why do an increasing number of us feel lonely?

Journalist Siobhan Marin meets Aussies of all ages who've sought and found fulfilling connections from unexpected places in this new episode from ABC.  

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In November 2023, the World Health Organisation established the Commission on Social Connection, which aims to position social connection as a global public health priority and to scale up cost-effective solutions to address loneliness and social isolation.

CEO of Ending Loneliness Together, Associate Professor Michelle Lim, has been appointed to join twenty experts across the globe on the Technical Advisory Group for the new Commission.

“Loneliness isn’t an issue only faced by Australia, it’s a global issue that must be addressed as a collective” – says Michelle Lim.

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In their new article, Relationships Australia Queensland examines, why young people in Australia are so lonely.

They discuss a range of indicators including social media and technology, cost of living, shallow connections and hustle culture.

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Mind Australia and Monash University are part of a group of organisations researching strategies for how to reduce loneliness and social isolation for people who experience chronic disease.

Mind Research and Evaluation Manager Dr Laura Hayes says the project will help develop a map that shows the most pressing areas of need, a registry of support services and potential target markets for service planners.

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Created and hosted by Marmalade Trust, the annual campaign raises awareness of loneliness across the UK (and beyond!).

The campaign encourages everyone to make connections and gets people talking about it. 

Head to the dedicated Loneliness Awareness Week website to learn more. 

Last year, the organisation announced the news that the Campaign to End Loneliness and its host organisation, the What Works Centre for Wellbeing, would close on Tuesday 30 April 2024.

The Centre for Loneliness Studies at Sheffield Hallam University will now host and maintain the Campaign website and assets from 1 May 2024 onwards, ensuring this collective knowledge they have built over the years will remain freely available and easily accessible for years to come.

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Join Commit to Connect and engAGED at their annual National Summit to Increase Social Connections.

The virtual conference will take place on May 14 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM ET and May 15 from 1:00 to 3:30 PM ET.

This year, speakers and attendees will explore how to leverage technology to advance social connections for older adults and people with disabilities.  

The summit will bring together local, state, and national leaders from across sectors working to address social isolation and loneliness.  

The conference is free and open to the public but registration is essential.