Friends for Good

🇬🇧 Introducing ArabicLine: A New, Compassionate Support Service for Arabic-Speaking Communities! 🇦🇺 تعرف على الخط العربي: خدمة دعم جديدة ومتعاطفة للناطقين باللغة العربية! Join us for an afternoon of community and connection at our special launch event! buff.ly/3ADL5He

Are you fluent in Arabic and love connecting with others? ArabicLine is looking for compassionate volunteers to provide phone support for Arabic-speaking Australians who need a friendly voice and someone to chat with. Apply now through our SEEK ad 👇 🔗volunteer.com.au/volunteering/1…

Research from Aspect shows 68% of Autistic adults experience chronic loneliness, linked to depression and social anxiety. Many struggle to form relationships, adding to isolation. Learn more aspect.org.au/blog/lonelines… #LonelinessAwareness #AutismResearch #FriendsForGood

New Volunteer Opportunity Calling all Arabic-speakers based in Melbourne, we need you! We are recruiting volunteers for a new service, seeking empathic individuals who love to chat. Follow the link below for more details and how to apply! 🔗 volunteer.com.au/volunteering/1…

'Hans Van Pelt, Chair of Australian Loneliness Research Foundation, talks with @Tiffany_Cook on Roll with the Punches podcast about addressing loneliness and social isolation through small actions. Listen here: omny.fm/shows/roll-wit… #Podcast #TiffanyCook #LonelinessResearch

18+ in Australia? Support research on loneliness by taking an anonymous survey. It explores loneliness & its impact on behaviour. Some questions may be sensitive. Voluntary participation. Exit anytime. Take part: buff.ly/3AUQDNf Need help? Lifeline: 13 11 14

Nim de Swardt shared stories on bridging generations through technology. Inspired by the transformative power of connection, she highlighted the win-win of linking youth with older adults, where wisdom meets curiosity and teaching becomes talking. #TALD24

Can AI companions address loneliness? Prof Jill Bennett and Dr Gail Kelly gave us a demonstration of digitally embodied AI companions developed by UNSW’s fEEL Lab. The fEEL team use a ‘lived experience led’ approach to help improve the quality of current AI ‘chat’. #TALD24

AI for social connection, Will there be a generational divide? The promises and pitfalls. Our panellists Dr Joseph Crawford, Dr Sarah Bentley and Phil McAuliffe navigated us through the ethical, social, and practical dimensions of AI as a possible antidote to loneliness. #TALD24

We were moved by Emily Barker's 'Loneliness' from her new album 'Fragile as Humans'. Written to start honest conversations about loneliness, her music truly resonated. Catch her on tour soon—subscribe at emilybarker.com for dates! #TALD24

Dr. Barbara Barbosa Neves & Assoc. Prof. Jenny Waycott discussed how new tech is supporting the fight against loneliness in older adults (65+). Personalised engagement and memory-sharing experiences can create heartwarming moments for these individual's & their families. #TALD24

Rachael Cook, CEO of Inclusee, highlighted how their virtual community is successfully combating loneliness among older Australians. Inclusee’s easy-to-use app, supported by volunteers, helps individuals foster meaningful connections. Even virtual karaoke is bringing joy! #TALD24

Psychologist Christine Yeung discussed the dual impact of tech in Aussie workplaces: boosting social connections but risking burnout due to 'always-on' culture. Quality of tech use over frequency is one solution that is crucial. #TALD24

"Insightful talk by @DrMichBlanchard on tech fostering identity & connection. Simple tech can be powerful. Anonymously viewing posts, pages & videos helps test if an environment is safe and shows there are ‘people like me,’ helping them feel they are not alone. #TALD24"

Recognising Loneliness Awareness Week Yesterday we marked Australia's first Loneliness Awareness Week and Homelessness Week at Kathleen Syme Library with @cityofmelbourne. Our musicians, @oliver.ledi.hanane and @nirantrumpet, added magic to the event. #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

Loneliness Awareness Week! 9 in 10 Australians feel lonely each week. Loneliness is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Let's break the stigma and support each other. #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

715KM, countless smiles! Craig's @scottishwheelbarrowadventure has come to an end, and we couldn't be prouder. Thanks to your incredible support, to date we raised $9,562 to combat loneliness. You can still make a donation by the end of July buff.ly/3VjZVZL

Did you know you can help lower your taxes this financial year by donating just $2 or more? Donate to FFG for a tax deduction and support our fight against loneliness in Australia this fin year: buff.ly/3PkJv09 #EOFY #TaxDeductibleDonations #Charity #Friendsforgood

Halfway milestone! Craig Donovan is halfway through his 500 mile adventure across Scotland, raising funds and awareness for FFG! Craig's made it this far with your incredible support. Please donate now and continue to support him on his adventure: buff.ly/3VjZVZL

Did you know you can help lower your taxable income this financial year by donating just $2 or more? Donate to FFG before 30 June and support our fight against loneliness in Australia this fin year: buff.ly/3PkJv09 #EOFY #TaxDeductibleDonations #Charity #Friendsforgood