Social Isolation

Follow the links below to find information about social isolation, including shyness and loneliness.

Reviewed October 2007

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Title:   Starting uni or TAFE
Publisher:   inspire foundation
Description:   Starting at University or Tafe is a big change from school. It can be fun, but might also be stressful adjusting to new surroundings, and people. This factsheet gives you info on what to expect, assesment, and suggestions for feeling lonely and general tips for adjusting to university life.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Media release. Australian Government's positive and active ageing plan
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Federal Government has committed to a greater focus on positive and active ageing - as part of its social inclusion and reducing social isolation agenda
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Rural and remote
Publisher:   CareSearch
Description:   There can be a range of needs for rural palliative care patients and their families, including access to palliative care services, information about illness, practical care and support.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Media release. New national protocol: plan to look after elderly Australians living alone
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   A new national protocol for community care service providers has been proposed aimed at reducing the number of frail older Australians dying alone at home and reducing delays until deaths are discovered.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Being an only child
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   What do you think about when you see the words only child'? Someone who: is all alone? has no one to talk to or play with when they are at home?
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Social activity
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs
Description:   Social contact is an important part of life for everyone. It may involve meeting or having contact with your family, friends, social group or club on a regular basis. Many people find joining a group or club can help them overcome feelings of loneliness and boredom by allowing them to meet new people, make new friends and have fun!
Title:   Feeling lonely
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Everyone feels lonely sometimes. Maybe we have to go somewhere different or come home to an empty house. Maybe your best friend is sick or on holiday or you find yourself in a group who all know each other well and they leave you out.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Long distance relationships
Publisher:   inspire foundation
Description:   Long distance relationships can be any type of relationship, including family, romantic or a friendship. A relationship can change to a long distance relationship when one of you move away for work, school/Uni or because your family moves. This factsheet gives you more info on what can be great about long distance relationships, what can be hard, and suggestions for overcoming challanges - it is possible to have great long distance relationships!
Date:   Jul 2007
Title:   Healthy ageing - stay involved
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   People of all ages need social interaction. This is even more important after retirement, when the social contact that comes with being in the workforce is gone. Sometimes factors like low income, reduced physical mobility due to illness, or lack of appropriate transport can leave some people at home alone with nothing much to do. But there are lots of ways to stay involved in the wider community.
Date:   Jun 2007
Title:   Loneliness
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Human beings are social beings that need each other. Without regular and positive contact, most of us feel lonely.
Date:   Jun 2007
Title:   Getting support
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Practical hints on how to seek support and where to get professional help.
Date:   May 2006
Title:   Parenting solo
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Why it's important for single parents to look after themselves, and ideas for getting extra support.
Date:   May 2006
Title:   Shyness - are you shy?
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   What is shyness? Think about going to a new school, starting something new, like sport, music or a special activity...
Date:   Mar 2006
Title:   Vision loss - Edith's story
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Edith lost her sight after she retired. She talks about the grief she feels because she has lost much of her mobility and independence. She also talks about the isolation and loneliness many older people experience.
Date:   Dec 2003
Title:   Disability, homelessness and social relationships among people living with psychosis in Australia
Publisher:   Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   This bulletin considers the functioning, housing and social relationships of people living with psychosis in Australia.
Date:   Oct 2002
Title:   Improving social networks study
Publisher:   Commonwealth Department of Veterans' Affairs
Description:   As people grow older they are more likely to experience social isolation. Research commissioned by DVA looked into the causes, and effects on health, of social isolation across the veteran community. The purpose of the study was to direct the development of comprehensive interventions to enhance social networks and overcome social isolation.
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