by Louise Rees | Dec 3, 2020 | News Media, Stories
This short film tells the story of a small, Cornish, seaside community where residents, led by local councillor Daisy Gibb, have developed support networks, and adapted to become more self-sustaining in the face of Covid-19 restrictions.
by Louise Rees | Nov 30, 2020 | Loneliness, News Media
Journalist Verity Johnson discusses whether the experiences of 2020 are making it easier for us to admit to, and talk about loneliness. Read the article here.
by Louise Rees | Sep 25, 2020 | Loneliness, News Media, Uncategorised
Author and economist Noreena Hertz talks to RNZ Nine to Noon’s Kathryn Ryan about her new book, ‘The Lonely Century – Coming Together in a World That’s Pulling apart’. From isolated people working from home to elderly people in Japan...
by Louise Rees | Sep 16, 2020 | Loneliness, News Media
This article discusses findings from Auckland University research on the issues of social isolation and loneliness in retirement villages.
by Louise Rees | Aug 25, 2020 | Loneliness, News Media, Stories
Read about how Grandfriends is connecting people across generations for friendship and support. This Daily Encourager article tells about the joy that contact with a surrogate grandparent is bringing to one young family. ...
by Louise Rees | Aug 5, 2020 | Loneliness, News Media, Uncategorised
In this stuff article, single Mum Hayley Stent shares her experiences of shared parenting and...