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Be Someone For Someone launches the Gold Coast’s first Friendly Bench

15 October 2021

There’s also an official Friendly Bench program set to launch soon, with community members meeting at the bench every Wednesday from 9.30am to 11.30am for a cup of tea and a chat.

Workplace giving – The trifecta in organisational generosity

June is Workplace Giving Month, bringing our attention to the opportunity for staff to collaborate in raising funds for their favourite causes such as tackling loneliness with Be Someone For Someone. Find out more!

Grant gives the gift of friendship

Fifty lonely seniors will receive the gift of friendship through a generous grant from the James Frizelle Charitable Foundation which will enable us to offer our In Great Company volunteer visitor program to even more vulnerable people.

How one senior is overcoming the hidden toll of loneliness

Alan Hill is not surprised that one in four Australians struggle with loneliness. After all, he is one of them. Read his story of how he has overcome his own struggle and come out with new friends on the other side.

What kind of neighbour are you?

This Neighbour Day, we have put together a fun quiz based on research into the different type of heroes you’re likely to find around your ‘hood. Complete the quiz and find out what type of Hood Hero you are!

Social prescribing

As the world becomes more aware of the importance of social connections as a key determinant of our health and wellbeing, policy makers are beginning to create formal frameworks to ensure community connectedness is incorporated into our health care systems, as they shift the focus from illness to wellness.

Women tackling loneliness

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating some of the brilliant women who have brought the world’s attention to the devastation of loneliness. read about them below!

Be Someone For Someone turns 1

27 November 2020

Now more than ever we are coming together as a community to connect people and fight loneliness, with loneliness charity Be Someone For Someone turning one!

Australians tell leading loneliness organisation what’s causing their loneliness

4 November 2020

Be Someone For Someone have conducted a national research into the causes and effects of loneliness in Australia, creating a new Loneliness Framework. Read about it here!

Our top 5 tips for reducing social isolation for seniors with technology

23 October 2020

Check out our top tips for reducing social isolation with technology and read on to discover more about our bold ambition to end loneliness for good.

The 5 best things about Feros Care’s technology programs

22 October 2020

Check out our top tips for seniors on reducing social isolation through technology and discover more about how we are working to end loneliness for good.

5 reasons we love book clubs for reducing social isolation

20 October 2020

Books are a portal to a million different worlds, and they’ve been the perfect way to keep many of us going through COVID-19. Find out how book clubs keep us connected.

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