Beyond Blue’s Christmas Message: “You’re Not Alone”
By: Mike Crooks
Christmas is about joy, peace and giving. But while many come together to celebrate, the festive season can be exceptionally hard for some.
Tag Archive for: loneliness
Designing Communities to Tackle Loneliness: The ‘Little BIG Foundation’
By: Helping Hands TV
Michael Easson believes that everyone is important. Read more
The 4 Big Emotions of the Christmas Season: How to Navigate Them
By: Johanna McCarthy
I’m usually a pretty organised person when it comes to keeping track of the dates, but as November turned into December I was caught by surprise at how fast Christmas had come around. Read more
New Solutions for Youth Loneliness: Friendship Courses & ‘Social Prescribing’
By: Jacob Anderson
Publica, a leading policy and advocacy organization, has released urgent recommendations to address the rising epidemic of loneliness among young Australians. Read more
Living on the Edge: Why it’s OK to Only Partly Belong
By: Brian Harris
Many years back I read Paul Tournier’s A Place for You, and was struck by his story of a young man who said simply: “Basically I’ve always been looking for a place – a place to be.” Read more
You’re Not Alone
Loneliness is an epidemic that ravages lives everywhere as surely as any epidemic. But when you feel the dark pit of loneliness in your heart, listen to the word of truth: You’re not alone. Read more
Ever Felt Alone in a Crowd?
By: Russ Matthews
Are we alone on this journey called ‘life’, or have you ever felt isolated in a crowd? Read more
Boxing Day Blah
By: Sheridan Voysey
One of my favourite Christmas artworks is a painting called The Nativity by contemporary artist Brian Kershisnick. Read more
Lifeline Releases Free Mental Health Guide for Holiday Season
By: Georgia Free
Christmas is a time to reflect on the year that’s been – the joys, the sorrows and everything in between. Read more
26-Year-Old Joey Fry’s Mission to End Loneliness Epidemic
By: Laura Bennett
Although the experience of loneliness existed well before covid lockdowns and remote working were commonplace, on this side of the pandemic we’re acutely aware of the consequences of isolation, and how deeply it’s being felt. Read more