by Louise Rees | Feb 12, 2021 | Loneliness, News Media, Stories
This Guardian story reports findings from an Australian research study into experiences of older migrants during the pandemic.
by Louise Rees | Dec 17, 2020 | Loneliness, Stories
An excellent blog by Emily Preston is now live on the Innovation Unit website, and also on facebook and linkedin. The blog, “Human Connection, Socially Distanced” shines a light on intergenerational connection in Aotearoa New Zealand during...
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 | Sep 24, 2020 | News Media, Stories
Maddi Mitchell, 23, and Sharon Olsen, 80, became firm friends during level 4, when Mitchell volunteered to deliver Olsen’s groceries. This Stuff article tells their story.
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 | May 8, 2020 | Loneliness, Stories
Read the latest stories about Caring Caller The past month’s news has had some great coverage on our Caring Caller service with stories on RNZ (Radio NZ) and TVNZ (Television NZ). Please follow the links below to see some of the coverage. TVNZ 07.04.2020 St John...
