Why getting to know our neighbours is good for us all

Mar 19, 2024 | Blog

This week, as we approach the annual celebration of all things community – Neighbour Day on 31 March – I was reflecting on how, and why Relationships Australia became involved in this campaign almost a decade ago. Simply put, across the 75 years that Relationships...

Neighbourhood Connect is now an integral element of Neighbours Every Day

Feb 21, 2024 | Blog

Relationships Australia is delighted to share the latest expansion of our leading social connection campaign, Neighbours Every Day [NED]. Commencing in 2024, the popular Neighbourhood Connect program is now a feature of NED, following a decision to transfer...

The Role of Pharmacy in Social Connection and Sharing Belonging

Feb 13, 2024 | Blog, Guest Blog

Guest Blog by Jenny Kirschner Pharmacies have a unique and personal relationship with their patients. Pharmacists and pharmacy staff all know of the many patients who visit more often, just so they can come in for an extra chat. For many older individuals who are...

The Transformative Power of Connections and Belonging on Mental Health: A Neurodivergent Perspective

Dec 12, 2023 | Blog, Guest Blog

Guest Blog by Michelle Ridsdale – Founder of Kaboose  In a world grappling with loneliness, one in four feels the weight of isolation. Modern life is becoming increasingly more complex. The economic cost of autism globally is a staggering 1 trillion US dollars...

I had to become my own role model…so I did

Dec 12, 2023 | Blog, Guest Blog

Guest Blog by NED Ambassador DJ Cooper Smith “Melbourne based DJ and producer, Cooper Smith is an 18-year-old with cerebral palsy (CP) who … as a DJ artist brings high energy and passion to his performances. He loves producing music with an emotional vibe and...