Social isolation and loneliness stem from a reduced sense of belonging, due to a lack of social connections, and can lead to detrimental effects on physical health and cognitive decline.
These experiences have been exacerbated due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two of the most impacted groups in relation to social isolation and loneliness are young adults, including international Monash University students, and older adults living in residential aged care.
The program is funded by the National Centre for Healthy Ageing (NCHA), a partnership between Monash University and Peninsula Health.