by Louise Rees | Jul 2, 2021 | Loneliness, News Media, Stories
In this article by Arvind Kurmar, Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust general manager, Nilima Venkat talks about the rise in cases of elder abuse amongst the Indian / South Asian community over the past year, and the many services that Shanti Niwas provides to support older...
by Louise Rees | Jun 15, 2021 | Loneliness, Stories
Make Moments is an Auckland-based programme, run by Connect the Dots, that works to connect and engage older people, and people living with dementia, with art and cultural opportunities. Find out more.
by Louise Rees | May 21, 2021 | Loneliness, Stories
IHC’s volunteer programme has expanded to online to provide friendship and connection to people with intellectual disabilities, and to family carers, no matter where they live in New Zealand. The IHC i-Volunteer programme links people with intellectual disabilities...
by Louise Rees | Apr 12, 2021 | Loneliness, News Media, Stories
New research from the Helen Clark Foundation has found that many people have bounced back from the increased loneliness experienced during Covid-19 lockdown, but for some societal groups, those feelings have lingered. Find out more here.
by Louise Rees | Apr 9, 2021 | Loneliness, Stories
Read about their campaign, and hear amazing stories from older people here.
by Louise Rees | Mar 15, 2021 | News Media, Stories
Student Volunteer Week (SVW) is a national campaign celebrating students making a change in their communities, and connecting young people with opportunities to get involved with volunteering. SVW 2021 will run from 15–21 March 2021 Find out more...
