Research report Aug 2020
Life during COVID-19: Help and support
This report looks at how we helped, and were helped by relatives, friends, community groups and professionals during the pandemic.
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Research report Aug 2020
This report looks at how we helped, and were helped by relatives, friends, community groups and professionals during the pandemic.
Research report Apr 2015
What are the key factors of successful programs targeting disadvantaged communities?
Webinar Aug 2022
This webinar explores the challenges and opportunities for supporting recently arrived humanitarian migrants to build key social and community connections.
Resource sheet Dec 2022
This resource sheet explores how we understand social isolation and loneliness and provides common definitions to support practitioner understanding of people experiencing challenges with social relationships and connections.
Resource sheet Jul 2023
An overview of community development for service providers and practitioners
Webinar Jul 2023
Webinar Aug 2023
This webinar will explore recent LSAC research that found childhood prosocial behaviours are associated with positive adolescent mental health.
Research report Feb 2024
This report sets out the findings of the Factors, Dynamics and Effects of Isolation for Older People: An Exploratory Study with the aim to investigate and understand the experiences and needs of isolated older people in New South Wales.
Research snapshot Feb 2024
This snapshot discusses social isolation for older people being an objective lack of connection and interaction with social networks, which can include family, friends and community.
Media release Feb 2024
AIFS researchers are encouraging communities to better support older people, as a new report reveals the experiences and impacts of social and geographical isolation.