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Community transport providers say increased admin costs linked to the federal government's aged care reforms mean the...

What’s the difference between being lonely and choosing to navigate life independently?

Would you let a furry friend from the future into your home?

A new pilot program is the first to use pets to help build connections between young and older adults to reduce lonel...

The Diocese of Parramatta has set up a new program to combat elder abuse by helping older people participate more ful...

As printed local newspapers dwindle and head online, older Australians mourn the loss and comfort of the rituals that...

A new range of activities to help NSW seniors reduce social isolation will launch after the NSW Government pledged $8...

Queensland seniors are out and about in the community to elevate social connection.

It’s important to stay connected. But that can become more challenging as we age because our mobility decreases and f...

Loneliness can be a problem in Melbourne's outer suburbs, but residents are fighting back

When Alex Wong takes to the floor in dance pants and shiny shoes for line dancing classes in Melbourne's inner north ...

78.3% of Australians regularly use platforms such as Facebook and Instagram – mainly for keeping in touch with friend...

La Trobe University has academic experts available to talk to the media on a range of topics during the Christmas/sum...

As we celebrate the 'most wonderful time of the year' it is important to remember that many people within the communi...

During the holiday season you may be supporting someone living with dementia who is away from familiar surroundings. ...

For many older people, the festive season can be a mixed bag of emotions, especially for those who are isolated and f...

New research released by the Council on the Ageing (COTA) NSW reveals that many older adults in NSW are lonely and so...

Younger and older Australians are disproportionately lonely and face increasingly poor health and higher mortality.

Flat transport fees replaced by per kilometre costs mean rural pensioners cannot access health care.

Research by LaTrobe University suggest that shared reading groups can provide meaningful social connections that alle...

If you have trouble reading the paper or watching the news, the reading radio could be your solution.

Amid a nationwide shortage of volunteers, one regional Meals on Wheels branch could close in a matter of weeks.

Cheryl Rowe never thought she'd spend two years living in a tent, worrying during every winter storm that her shelter...

Calling all men over 65 who’d like to build up their cooking skills in a friendly, supportive social group

The telephone connection and counselling line that served older community members service has had its funding cut.

Tucked away in a southern Adelaide suburb, a community garden hosts a regular meetup for lonely and isolated people.

The NSW Government will invest $840,000 in projects to support older people to connect with others, and to address th...

City of Casey’s Link Worker Program connects older community members with services, activities, and resources to help...

R U OK? is calling on communities to ask Australians aged 65 and over, ‘are you OK?’ any day because life happens eve...

COTA NSW wants to make sure older people are listened to and supported on this important topic.