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Isolation
Information, news and support that can help reduce isolation and improve being connected to others in a meaningful way.
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Men’s Sheds reduce isolation and elder abuse risk
The Men’s Sheds community helps deter elder abuse by offering older men somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to.
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Neighbours Every Day
Relationships Australia’s social connection campaign is helping to address loneliness across Australia, one relationship at a time.
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Pets for older people: the benefits and challenges
Pets can offer emotional support and health benefits for older people, but it’s important to consider the drawbacks and housing limitations before you become a pet parent.
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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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The Impact of Loneliness
The effects of loneliness on older people can be serious – and they include an increased risk of elder abuse.
CALL 1800 ELDERHelp (1800 353 374)
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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