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A woman who battled feelings of severe loneliness has described how she believes a free NHS mental wellbeing service helped save her life.
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Auckland’s Single Malt Club combating loneliness, isolation among older men through whiskey group
Loneliness is a significant social problem in New Zealand and it has only worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Older people, especially men, are particularly at risk and studies have revealed that loneliness and isolation can lead to a reduction in lifespan by up to...
1 in 4 Australians is lonely. Quality green spaces in our cities offer a solution
One in four Australian adults feel lonely, and ‘lonelygenic environments’ are contributing. One solution is to increase quality green space.
NZ’s most walkable towns and cities ranked: see how your neighbourhood stacks up
New research ranks New Zealand cities and communities for walkability and access to local amenities. Find out how your community compares.
Play streets guidelines
Play Street events temporarily restrict vehicle traffic on quiet local streets, so that children and parents can be active, socially connect, and play in their neighbourhood. They are small, resident-led, local events, held on quiet neighbourhood streets during daylight hours.
Online cultural events can benefit lonely older people, study shows
Virtual trips to museums found to foster social inclusion and improve physical and mental wellbeing.
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