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‘A Moment With’ podcast
Voices of Hope co-founder Genvieve Mora spends a moment with kiwis who have experienced mental health challenges, digging into their own lived experience, whilst highlighting the tools and lessons they’ve learned along the way.
Technology is alienating people – and it’s not just those who are older
We take it for granted that technology brings people closer together and improves our access to essential products and services. If you can’t imagine life without your smartphone, it’s easy to forget that people who can’t or don’t want to engage with the latest...
Reducing loneliness is good for older people and wider society too
Lessening the burden of loneliness is a win-win – older New Zealanders will feel a lift to their health and wellbeing and will be much more likely to make an active and valuable contribution to their communities
Project Village launched!
Last week, I attended the launch of Project Village. This is a new initiative to encourage and support primary caregivers and families caring for their loved ones through provision of Wellbeing Activity Bags.
United States action on social isolation and loneliness
Momentum is building in the US on advocacy and action to combat loneliness.
Action for Happiness: Joyful June
Action for Happiness are encouraging us to look for what's good this month. Use their calendar to help guide a small act of connection, kindness and joy during each day of the month. Find out more here.
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