Social Connection 101 (Revised edition)
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posted on 2025-03-18, 23:23 authored by Jane FarmerJane Farmer, Tracy De CottaTracy De Cotta, Milovan SavicMilovan Savic, Callan RoweCallan Rowe, Jayme VerhagenJayme Verhagen, Diane SivasubramaniamDiane Sivasubramaniam, Adam KargAdam Karg, Anthony McCoskerAnthony McCosker, Andrew ButtAndrew Butt, Annette KroenAnnette Kroen, Ben ShawBen Shaw, Jasmine KnoxJasmine KnoxThis resource is designed to help enhance social connection in communities by providing a clear understanding of what it is, how it works, and ways to activate and measure it. Originally developed in 2021 as an evidence-based guide, it has been used to support initiatives like befriending services and aged-care strategies. This updated version includes an improved framework and new tools for measuring social connection.
Funding
Activating social connection to address isolation in Australia
Australian Research Council
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