by Louise Rees | Mar 15, 2021 | News Media, Stories
Today kicks off the beginning of Student Volunteer Week and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award (The Award) are taking time to acknowledge and celebrate their Award participants who volunteer in communities throughout Aotearoa. Read about the experiences and...
by Louise Rees | Mar 15, 2021 | News Media, Stories
Citizens Advice Bureau is celebrating its 50th year in New Zealand. Two volunteers from different generations tell about their experiences of volunteering for CAB. Read the article here.
by Louise Rees | Mar 8, 2021 | Loneliness, News Media, Stories
A podcast by Jessie Chiang explores the social and emotional impact of multiple lockdowns in Auckland. Listen to the podcast here.
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.
