FriendLine set to expand nationally thanks to Government funding
Friends for Good is delighted with the announcement that significant funding will be provided to our FriendLine service.
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Reflections on volunteering with Friends for Good
Over the summer Friends for Good was lucky enough to work on a project in partnership with DQUBE Solutions.
Thoughts from a FriendLine volunteer
When I first moved to Melbourne, I was looking for a way to connect with the community here and to connect with people in general.
Tips for dealing with loneliness over the holidays
Healthy habits, planning ahead and volunteering have helped me get through tough times.
A dynamic day
I participate in conferences but I don’t always like them. We ventured into a big unknown when we first discussed having a national conference.
Vancouver Report into Loneliness
A new plan aims to help reduce, and ideally prevent, chronic social isolation and loneliness among seniors in Vancouver.
The Loneliness Project
The Loneliness Project, passion project of designer Marissa Korda, plans to change the stigma surrounding loneliness.
The story of Bachelor Bill
Out here in the Mallee there are a lot of sad cases that have “washed up” on lonely shores of the region.
The UK Government gets serious about loneliness
In January 2018, Britain appointed an official “Minister of Loneliness” to tackle the increasing issue of loneliness and isolation in the UK.
