Anthea Wilson - Department of Communities and Justice

In this episode, ⁠Clint Bertenshaw⁠ and Anthea Wilson, Senior Project Officer in the Volunteering and Carers Team within the Department of Communities and Justice, explore the paper "Volunteering, an antidote to loneliness: Practical pathways to connection."

Anthea has written a paper on loneliness and its impacts drawing on research that highlights volunteering to be an effective way to reduce feelings of loneliness. The paper encourages volunteer involving organisations to think more broadly about individuals who would benefit from volunteering.

Volunteering, an antidote to loneliness: Practical pathways to connection

This paper explores how volunteering can act as an antidote to loneliness, with a focus on practical suggestions to foster meaningful connections through volunteering. In recent years, loneliness has emerged as a significant issue in NSW, with research highlighting its widespread impact. There is also growing evidence to support volunteering as a key community-based intervention for those experiencing persistent loneliness.

Download the paper here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/community-services/volunteering/resources-for-volunteering-nsw/volunteering-an-antidote-to-loneliness-practical-pathways-to-connection

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Acknowledgement of Country

The Centre for Volunteering acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation as the traditional owners of the land on which our office stands.

We recognise the importance of their connection to place and community on these lands and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

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