7 ways to support your teen during COVID-19Afra Durance shares her 7 tips for parents who are facing new challenges with their teens during the COVID-19 restrictions.Read more
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against WomenUnWomen is calling on action as part of its 16 Days of Activism for safer platforms and stronger laws and accountability to protect women and girls from digital violence. According to UNWomen, every 10 minutes a woman is killed and 1 in 3 women experience violence in their lifetime with 60% of female homicides committed by partners or family members.Read more
Combating Social Isolation With Wellbeing Connectors According to Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA), around one in five older Australians are socially isolated. This is of particular concern as studies have found that isolation is a risk factor for the abuse and mistreatment of older people and can lead to memory loss, poor diet and self-care, decreased mobility and increased risk of mortality. In response to these ongoing issues, Wentworth Healthcare, provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network (NBMPHN) is funding the new Wellbeing Connector Service to support older people in accessing relevant social or lifestyle activities in the community. The Benevolent Society is helping deliver this support in Penrith and The Hawkesbury. Read more